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Ancient Olympic Games

Prizes

The ancient olympic games had a variety of prizes awarded to the competitors. The most common prize throughout the games was an olive wreath or crown that was made from branches taken from a sacred olive tree. The crown was the most revered prize awarded. Other prizes awarded were, in the beginning, useful commodities such as: tripods, kettles, double cups, and various farm animals. Precious metals like gold, silver, bronze, and steel were also later awarded as prizes.