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The Olympic winners received a wreath made of a sacred olive tree branch. Another version is that after the contest, the victor was given a ribbon.

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What prizes are awarded at the Olympics?

In the modern Olympic games, Gold medals are awarded for first-place, Silver medals are awarded for second-place, and Bronze medals are awarded for third-place. Typically the medals are only plated with the respective metals - the cost would otherwise be outrageous. In the ancient Olympic games, the winners received laurel wreaths.


Where were the modern olympic games held?

The first Olympic Games of the modern era took place in 1896. They were held in Athens, Greece where they were held in ancient times.


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


How many Olympic medals are awarded in an Olympic games?

over 1800


Were there any prizes in the Ancient olympic games?

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Which of the five continents that compete in the olympic games have not been awarded the olympic games to be held in their continent?

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In the modern olympic games what are the prizes?

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)


Which of the five continents that complete in the Olympic games have not been awarded the Olympic games to be held in their continent?

Australia


Which country has never been awarded the olympic games?

Africa


What were the prizes in the Olympic Games 740 BC?

A wreath of Olive Leaves to wear on their heads


Who was awarded the modern games in 2005?

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