What was given to the winners of ancient olympic games?

Answer 1

VICTORY CEREMONIES

The Olympic victor received his first awards immediately after the competition. Following the announcement of the winner's name by the herald, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the spectators cheered and threw flowers to him. Red ribbons were tied on his head and hands as a mark of victory. The official award ceremony would take place on the last day of the Games, at the elevated vestibule of the temple of Zeus. In a loud voice, the herald would announce the name of the Olympic winner, his father's name, and his homeland. Then, the Hellanodikis placed the sacred olive tree wreath, or kotinos, on the winner's head.

Answer 2

The prize was the crown of olive leaves cut from the sacred tree at Olympia. There were no medals. Only the winner's name was recorded.

Answer 3

The winner gets a gold medal and to hear their nation's national anthem in the medal ceremony. They also receive flowers.

Answer 4

The winners of the Olympic games were crowned with chaplets of wild olive.

Answer 5

A head wreath.

Answer 6

A medal