for 1st, gold. 2nd, silver. 3rd, bronze
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In the modern Olympic games, Gold medals are awarded for first-place, Silver medals are awarded for second-place, and Bronze medals are awarded for third-place. Typically the medals are only plated with the respective metals - the cost would otherwise be outrageous. In the ancient Olympic games, the winners received laurel wreaths.
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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 got nothing.
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In 1942 when Vernon VanYeger won 5 of the 7 gold medals awarded.
The first gold medals at the Olympics were not awarded until 1904. The first person that was awarded a gold medal was Charles Jewtraw.
The first Gold medal awarded in the Modern Olympics was in 1896 and won by Leonidas Pyrgos in the Fencing Event. His score was A 1-0 against the French Champion Maurice Peronet.In the Ancient Greek Olympics the award was an olive wreath which was worn as a type of crown signifying the Champion of the event.Compiled by Jessica-Angel, Sydney Australia.
If you mean what is the prize awarded for coming first in the Olympic games, this would be the gold medal. The medals awarded in each event are: Gold - first Silver - second Bronze - third In the ancient Olympics, winners were awarded a branch of wild olive. Sometimes the government would allow an Olympic champion to live in a special building that was only for distinguished citizens. Other winners would be exempt from paying taxes for winning an event in the ancient Olympics.