The Phryge, Paris 2024 Paralympics mascot, poses during a presentation to the press.
The Phryge, Paris 2024 Paralympics mascot, poses during a presentation to the press.
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Merchandise featuring Beijing mascot Bing Dwen Dwen, the 2022 Winter Olympics mascot, has been extremely popular.
Merchandise featuring Beijing mascot Bing Dwen Dwen, the 2022 Winter Olympics mascot, has been extremely popular.
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Here Miraitowa and Someity, the mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Games, have been re-created using floral arrangements.
Here Miraitowa and Someity, the mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Games, have been re-created using floral arrangements.
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The 2018 Korean Olympics were represented by Soohorang the tiger, whose name "Soohoo" translate to protection.
The 2018 Korean Olympics were represented by Soohorang the tiger, whose name "Soohoo" translate to protection.
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Rio 2016 Olympic mascot Vinicius was selected four years before the Games kicked off.
Rio 2016 Olympic mascot Vinicius was selected four years before the Games kicked off.
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For the Sochi Winter Games in 2014, a rabbit, polar bear and leopard took to the Olympic stage.
For the Sochi Winter Games in 2014, a rabbit, polar bear and leopard took to the Olympic stage.
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Two one-eyed aliens were created for the 2012 London Olympics. Here, Mo Farah celebrates with one of the mascots, called Wenlock.
Two one-eyed aliens were created for the 2012 London Olympics. Here, Mo Farah celebrates with one of the mascots, called Wenlock.
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A Sasquatch called Quatchi was the official mascot for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada.
A Sasquatch called Quatchi was the official mascot for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada.
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Beijing created five mascots for the 2008 Olympics. The names of each character spell out "Beijing welcomes you."
Beijing created five mascots for the 2008 Olympics. The names of each character spell out "Beijing welcomes you."
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Neve and Gliz represent snow and ice. They were designed for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
Neve and Gliz represent snow and ice. They were designed for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
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For the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, an abstract cartoon pair called Phevos and Athena were created to challenge old school design.
For the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, an abstract cartoon pair called Phevos and Athena were created to challenge old school design.
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Three mascots represented the Salt Lake City Winter Games in 2002: Powder, Coal and Copper; a snowshoe hare; a coyote, and a black bear. Here is Powder at women's downhill in Snowbasin, Utah.
Three mascots represented the Salt Lake City Winter Games in 2002: Powder, Coal and Copper; a snowshoe hare; a coyote, and a black bear. Here is Powder at women's downhill in Snowbasin, Utah.
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Syd the platypus, Millie the echidna and Olly the kookaburra, helped represent the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Syd the platypus, Millie the echidna and Olly the kookaburra, helped represent the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
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These "Snowlet" creatures were the Olympic mascots for the 1998 Winter Games in Japan.
These "Snowlet" creatures were the Olympic mascots for the 1998 Winter Games in Japan.
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The mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Izzy Whatizit, makes his debut appearance on stage.
The mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Izzy Whatizit, makes his debut appearance on stage.
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The 1994 mascots for the Lillehammer Games were made of wood.
The 1994 mascots for the Lillehammer Games were made of wood.
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Cobi, official mascot of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, comes up to the surface in Barcelona's Port to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Flag.
Cobi, official mascot of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, comes up to the surface in Barcelona's Port to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Flag.
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The Albertville Olympic Games in 1992 was cheered on by a star-shaped gnome-looking character.
The Albertville Olympic Games in 1992 was cheered on by a star-shaped gnome-looking character.
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For the 1988 Games in South Korea, Hodori the tiger cheered on the athletes.
For the 1988 Games in South Korea, Hodori the tiger cheered on the athletes.
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Sam the Eagle for the 1984 Summer Olympics was designed by Disney.
Sam the Eagle for the 1984 Summer Olympics was designed by Disney.
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Vucko the wolf, the symbol for the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo's Yugoslavia, dances with Howdy the bear, who went on to represent the Games in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1988.
Vucko the wolf, the symbol for the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo's Yugoslavia, dances with Howdy the bear, who went on to represent the Games in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1988.
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Roni the raccoon was selected for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
Roni the raccoon was selected for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid.
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Card-bearing people form image of Misha, the Russian bear mascot of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games, flanked by the worlds, "Good Luck," in Russian during opening ceremonies of the games in Moscow's Lenin Stadium.
Card-bearing people form image of Misha, the Russian bear mascot of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games, flanked by the worlds, "Good Luck," in Russian during opening ceremonies of the games in Moscow's Lenin Stadium.
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Waldi, the dachshund mascot of the 1972 Olympics in Munich, on display at the Dachshund Museum.
Waldi, the dachshund mascot of the 1972 Olympics in Munich, on display at the Dachshund Museum.
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A snowman, mascot of the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, greets children in Kitzbuhel, Austria, during the world downhill ski events, January 1975.
A snowman, mascot of the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, greets children in Kitzbuhel, Austria, during the world downhill ski events, January 1975.
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Shuss was the first ever mascot used in the Olympics Games back in 1968.
Shuss was the first ever mascot used in the Olympics Games back in 1968.
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The mascot of the 1976 Montreal Games was a chunky beaver called Amik. Amik means "beaver" in Algonquin, a widespread language among the Indigenous people in Canada.
The mascot of the 1976 Montreal Games was a chunky beaver called Amik. Amik means "beaver" in Algonquin, a widespread language among the Indigenous people in Canada.
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