In Greek times, Kotinos. Or Olympus.
A crown of leaves from the sacred olive tree.
[[A]] [[crown]] [[of]] [[olive]] [[leaves]].
in 66 b.c.
Crown of Wild olive Leaves
The crown of olive leaves was an ancient Greek practice started at the original Olympic Games and continued in 2004 and at marathons.
a crown of olive leaves cut from the sacred tree of Olympia
The ancient victors of the Olympics received a crown made from Olive Leaves.
they received a big leaf to wave around and a crown of olive leaves
As a symbol - no professional sportsmen doing it for money.
Olive leaves symbolize peace, victory, and prosperity. Historically, they have been associated with the Greek goddess Athena and were used to crown victors in ancient athletic competitions. The olive branch, derived from the leaves, is a universal emblem of reconciliation and goodwill, representing a desire for harmony and resolution. In many cultures, olive leaves also signify hope and fertility.
A crown of olive leaves, supposedy cut from the sacred olive groves of Zeus.There were other types of wreathes in other games, but for the olympics, only olive.
Traditional prizes may include a wreath or a crown made out of twists of olive leaves/branches.