each medal winner received an olive branch wreath as a nod to the ancient games reference (this was in addition to their metal bling of course). Laurel wreaths (pictured above) are used as a ...

THE GREEK CONSULATE OF BOSTON AND THE ALPHA OMEGA COUNCIL PRESENTED FOR OLIVE BRANCH WREATHS TO THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. THOSE WREATHS WILL CROWN THE WINNERS OF MONDAY’S MARATHON ...