Possible Clues:

• Ancient compiler died in embrace of girl - first prize!
• Olympian's quest
• Excited model glad to get top award
• One may hang by the neck, when one's topped
• First prize
• Ultimate prize in Athens next month
• Yellow Sea: Anglers' League leaders display first prize
• Ultimate target
• Prize mongrel male dog chewing ends of lead
• Model glad to work for a symbol of achievement