Trivia: Ancient Olympics Had No Gold Medals
In ancient Olympics, winners weren’t given gold medals - they were given an olive wreath instead.
The first “gold medalist” on record was Coroibus of Elis, a cook who won a 200-yard dash.











In ancient Olympics, winners weren’t given gold medals - they were given an olive wreath instead.
The first “gold medalist” on record was Coroibus of Elis, a cook who won a 200-yard dash.