These athletes competed mostly for pride, patriotism, and religious honor. The Olympic winners received a wreath made of a sacred olive tree branch. The branches were cut from the tree which grew in the backyard of the Temple of Zeus and was supposedly planted by Hercules.
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Well they win nothing but they have a ribbon tied around their head and sometimes people throw flowers and roses at the people.
Same as it feels like now just in Ancient Times. You were supported by fans and people were giant fans of the winners. They were role-models and everyone wanted to grow up just like them.
the Olympics were held in Olympia!!
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Wreaths of poppies.