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'The Olympic Games are regarded as the world’s leading sports competition, with athletes taking part from over 200 countries. According to Wikipedia, 'The first Olympics is traditionally dated to 776 BC' . The winners would be given a crown made from the leaves of the sacred olive tree at Olympia. In addition, they often received pottery prizes, such as amphora filled with olive oil. The decoration on these pots often featured images of the competitions that the winning athletes had taken part in.