Inscribed with “Olympiad 1904,” the medal is emblazoned on one side with an imprint of an athlete victoriously hoisting the ...

Here's a look at some of the bouquets from the history of the Olympic Games. In ancient Greece, wreaths and branches were awarded at both sporting and musical competitions. Historical records ...

Nearly 2,800 years ago, ancient Greek Olympic champions were crowned with wreaths. Then, in the early modern games starting in 1896, champions went home with clocks, cups, trophies and even paintings.

The awarding of medals is a relatively new tradition: winners of games in Ancient Greece were traditionally donned with an olive branch wreath, according to the International Olympic Committee.

BOSTON — A gold medal awarded at the 1904 St. Louis Olympics was sold at auction for ... 1904” and shows a victorious athlete holding a wreath on the front. On the other side, Nike, the ...

PARIS (AP) — Torches from the Paris Olympics and the crown and wreath of Dionysus worn by singer Philippe Katerine during the opening ceremony are up for auction. Profits from the sale will go ...

Take Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece. His tattoo sat just below his neck and was surrounded by the Olympic wreath. Sunisa Lee of the United States performed on the balance beam ...

Ancient Olympians competed to be crowned with a literal olive branch wreath. In ancient times, Olympic athletes competed for a wreath of olive leaves that didn’t last long. It was what the ...

The ceremony will begin at 7.30 am with the race. Wreaths will be offered to the statues of Bal Shivaji Maharaj and Rajmata ...