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The crown of olive leaves was an ancient Greek practice started at the original Olympic Games and continued in 2004 and at marathons.

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Q: Why were the athletes given wreath of olive leaves?
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What award is given to a winner in the ancient Olympic Games?

a crown of olive leaves cut from the sacred tree of Olympia


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