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They win gold medals (worth US$600) if they are first, silver (worth US$325) if they are second, and bronze (worth US$3) if they are third. Each countries' Olympic federation decides on a cash prize for their athletes (ranging from US$1million for gold in Singapore to no cash prizes in Great Britain)
The prizes in the Olympic games are medals. The winner receives a gold medal. The second place finisher receives a silver medal. The third place finisher receives a bronze medal.
in ancient Greece, the prize was a wreath that goes around the head and a trophy, but if you mean now, the prize is a medal
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How was the olympic games in ancient Greece the same as today's olympic games?
They both had people in it and judges and prizes
When and where were the first modern olympic games held?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
What year was the first modern Olympic Winter Games held?
The first Winter Olympic games were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France.
When do we celebrate the modern olympic games?
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Who is the founder of the modern Olympics Games?
Before the modern Games were started, a committee was formed (International Olympic Committee) to work out the details concerning holding the Games. It was decided to hold the first modern Games (1896) in Athens due to Greece being the country where the Olympic Games were first held more than 2500 years earlier.
What is the prizes for the ancient Olympic games?
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How was the olympic games in ancient Greece the same as today's olympic games?
They both had people in it and judges and prizes
What prizes do the olympic people win?
Medals, if you mean the modern ones.
Were there any prizes in the Ancient olympic games?
The prizes were olive wreaths, palm branches and woollen ribbons
What were the prizes in the Olympic Games 740 BC?
A wreath of Olive Leaves to wear on their heads
When was the first modern olympic games opened to woman?
The 1900 Olympics were the first modern Olympic Games to be open to women.
Who named the Olympic games the Olympic games?
The Ancient Greeks held the games at Olympus, Greece, thus giving the name 'The Olympic Games'. In 1894, Pierre de Coubertin wanted to continue the Olympics, and named these modern Olympics the 'Modern Olympic Games'.
Why did the modern Olympic games originate?
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Which sport was held in the first modern olympic games in 1886?
Which sport was included in the first modern olympic games held in 1866
When and where were the first modern olympic games held?
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
What number is this 2008 Summer Olympics?
The modern Summer Olympic Games was started in 1896. There have been 28 Summer Olympic Games held. The modern Winter Olympic Games were started in 1924. There have been 20 Winter Olympic Games held.
4 List 5ways the Modern Olympic Games differ from the Ancient Olympic games?
Well, firstly, they were nude in the Ancient, there were no medals (different prizes), their was completely different sports (chariot racing), only Greek cities took part, not countries, and only men were allowed to take part.
