So they want have just one thing. Have just the medal makes them thing they not that important.
They are given a bunch of flowers so they can't have just one thing like a medal they won't be that special if they only have one thing.
Yes, medalists receive flowers in addition to their medal.
an Gold Medal
Bronze
Athletes are tested for drugs, if caught you will be disqualified. If you won a medal then you were found out to be cheating then the medal would be taken off you. Prescription medicines can also contain banned substances so athletes have to be careful xx
an oath and flowers
Ireland had 66 athletes in 14 sports and they won 5 medals including a Gold Medal, Silver Medal, and 3 Bronze Medals.
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Yes.
They go home without medals.
australia
Olympic athletes are not paid to participate, or receive monetary rewards for medals awarded.