The prize for the winners of the ancient Olimpic Games was ''kotinos'' a wreath of wild olive leaves and an olive branch from the sacred tree Kalistefanos. Τhe winners also had a red woolen ribbon that they wore around their head.
The cities sometimes gave as prize 500 drachmas of Solon that was a big amount in this period.
The real price for the winners was the fame that remained even after their death.
Actually Athletic prizes depends on the country of the winners.
Olympic Medals are: gold, silver and bronze.