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The original Olympic prize was a laurel wreath.
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When the Olympics were held in France in 1900 the winners were given what instead of a medal?
They were given paintings
What is the significance of the flowers given at the olympic medal ceremonies?
It has been a tradition since the original olympics between the greek city-states, when the winners received olive wreathes! From then on, each host nation has commissioned and designed flower bouquets for the medal winners.
Did the ancient Olympics have winter sports?
No. The Olympics were only track and field and the winners received laurel leaf crowns.
When was the first Olympic game begins?
the oldest records of winners at the Olympics date to 776 b.c. but the games might have been going on centuries before that. archaeologists have not yet found out when exactly the games started to be specific.
What did the ancient Greeks win in the Greek Olympics?
The only prizes given by the organisers of the Games were an olive branch and perhaps the right to put up a statue. However, winners were sometimes given large rewards by their hometowns when they got home, including cash, horses, household supplies, and military equipment.
In Olympics Olympics what prizes are given to the winners?
A gold medal
Similarities of anicent and modern Olympics?
There is still honor for the winners There are still prizes given out some games are the same
Who were the winners of the ancient Olympics given?
olive crown
When the Olympics were held in France in 1900 the winners were given what instead of a medal?
They were given paintings
What was given to the winners in the ancient Olympics?
Olive wreaths. they were honored greatly also
Why do medals get given out in the ancient Olympic games?
In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive branch to wear on his head. The second and third place winners got nothing.
What are the green flowers given to the medal winners at the 2010 Olympics?
Green mums hypocetherina berries
What did the winners on the first Olympics win?
The first winners of the Olympics won an olive wreaths or crowns.
Does the medal winners in the Olympics get paid?
Medal winners do get paid.
What do winners in the Olympics get?
the winners receive medals - gold silver or bronze
Who are the winers of 2008 Olympic games?
The overall winners in the Olympics in China , were China, as they made great progress in winning medals as well as in hoisting the games .
How many winners can there be in the Olympics?
10
