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What prizes were given to winners of the Ancient Olympics.

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Answer: At the ancient Olympics, the only prize was the crown of olive leaves cut from the sacred tree at Olympia. What counted most of all was the fame and supreme glory of becoming an Olympic victor, embodying the concept of arĂȘte, or excellence. There were no medals.

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