sacred olive tree wreath (Kotinos)
laurel wreaths
A head wreath.
Wreath
they wear a wreath of olive leaves
laurels
Im assuming you mean the flowery things you use to win and put on your head, They gave it to the winner indicating he was a respected man and a champion.
sacred olive tree wreath (Kotinos)
The first winners of the Olympics won an olive wreaths or crowns.
Medal winners do get paid.
A gold medal
the winners receive medals - gold silver or bronze
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