Many ancient Greek pottery depict athletes wearing red ribbons wrapped not just around their hats but also around their arms and legs. The single award in the ancient Olympics was a crown made of olive leaves taken from Olympia's holy tree. In addition, there were other prizes such as flowers, horns, wreaths, and swords. In the ancient world, awards were given out for winning races. There are two main types of awards: physical and material. Physical awards included red ribbons that were tied to the headdress or clothes of the winner, making them visible even after the event. These ribbons were often used as a form of advertising by the winners' schools or cities. Material awards consisted of money, which could be given in coins or goods. For example, if an athlete won a race by placing first in the stadion race, which had a length of about 220 meters, he would receive a crown worth six months' wages for a laborer. If he beat all opponents including foreigners, then the prize would be even greater. In classical Athens, athletes received compensation for their efforts. This was either paid directly by the city government or by private individuals who sponsored the winner. Some cases are known where athletes were even given land and money to help them pursue their sport. However, most competitors depended on their winnings to make a living.