What did the winners receive in the olympic games?

Answer 1

A head wreath.

Answer 2

If You Mean The ANCIENT Olympic Games (First Held In 776 B.C.), The First Place Winners Received A Wreath Of Olive Branches, To Be Placed On Their Head. The Winner And Two Runner-Ups Received A Palm Branch With Red Ribbons Tied To It. If You Mean The Current Olympic Games, Well Obviously They Receive First (Gold), Second (Silver), And Bronze Medals.

Answer 3

well Olympic winners from Athens were paid a cash equivalent of five years earnings for a workingman and that didn't include other perks like a lifetime of free meals.

"athlete" is derived from the ancient Greek meaning, "one who competes for a prize.

Answer 4

It was an Olive wreath.