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In the ancient Olympics, the prize awarded to the winners is an olive wreath which is also called as kotinos. It was an intertwined olive branch from the olive tree that grew in Olympia.
The ancient Greeks did different games to our Olympic games
They were dedicated to the Greek king of the gods, Zeus.
There was running, discus, javelin, races with armour on, triple jump, double jump, wrestling, boxing, chariot racing and fighting.
The ancient Greek Olympic sports were mostly throwing events like javlin. They also had running and long jump and high jump.
5 Days. And they were held every 4 years.