alleryStart learning →What was the only official prize for a winner in the ancient Olympics?
AAn olive wreath
BA silver cup
CA bag of grain
DA gold medal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. An olive wreath
The winner got a wreath made from the sacred olive tree of Zeus.
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