Winning athletes of the modern Olympic Games are awarded medals of Gold, Silver, or Bronze. What prize were athletes awarded in the ancient Olympic Games?
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7:23 am 11/08/2012
Nick
In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive branch to wear on his head. The second and third place winners did not receive anything.
2:02 pm 11/08/2012
Wombat_Harness
They got a special hat, woven from debt and lined with Euros.
Do I win $5?
4:12 pm 11/08/2012
evolution
Quote by Nick:
In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive branch to wear on his head. The second and third place winners did not receive anything.
You're absolutely right. The winner was usually awarded an olive wreath.
Laurel, pine, celery, parsley, or palm may also have been used depending on what was available at the host venue.
9:54 am 12/08/2012
Giggles
yeeeup you are so correct, history class must have been your best class..... liked it too.
4:08 pm 12/08/2012
evolution
Quote by Giggles:
history class must have been your best class
I did enjoy studying World History, yes, but as a kid I also read a lot of Asterix. 
