The bay laurel plant was used in expiatory sacrifices and in making the crown of victory at these games.
ðə bˈeɪ lˈɔːɹəl plˈænt wʌz jˈuːzd ɪn ˈɛkspɪətˌoːɹi sˈækɹᵻfˌaɪsᵻz ænd ɪn mˌeɪkɪŋ ðə kɹˈaʊn ʌv vˈɪktɚɹi æt ðiːz ɡˈeɪmz.