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Olympic Mascots Through the Decades

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Mascot
Olympic Games
Animal / Figure
Designer
Known For
Waldi
Munich 1972 (Summer)Dachshund dogOtl AicherFirst official Olympic mascot ever, colorful striped dachshund, set the template for all future mascots
Misha
Moscow 1980 (Summer)Brown bearViktor ChizhikovShed a tear during closing ceremony, became a Cold War icon, beloved across the Soviet Union
Sam the Eagle
Los Angeles 1984 (Summer)Bald eagleRobert Moore (Disney)Designed by Disney, patriotic American bald eagle, starred in animated TV special
Hodori
Seoul 1988 (Summer)TigerKim HyunFriendly Amur tiger with sangmo hat, Korean folk tradition meets modern sport, 'Ho' means tiger
Cobi
Barcelona 1992 (Summer)Pyrenean mountain dog (cubist)Javier MariscalCubist cartoon dog, polarizing avant-garde design, got its own TV series, became a Spanish pop icon
Izzy
Atlanta 1996 (Summer)Abstract blue figureJohn RyanMost hated Olympic mascot in history, started as 'Whatizit', mocked by critics, baffled the public
Syd, Olly & Millie
Sydney 2000 (Summer)Platypus, kookaburra, echidnaMatthew HattonTrio of native Australian animals, represented earth-water-air, beloved Millennium Games mascots
Athena & Phevos
Athens 2004 (Summer)Ancient Greek dollsSpyros GogosBased on ancient Greek terracotta doll shapes, brother-sister pair, linked Games to mythological roots
Fuwa
Beijing 2008 (Summer)Five figures (fish, panda, flame, antelope, swallow)Han MeilinFive mascots representing Olympic rings, Beibei-Jingjing-Huanhuan-Yingying-Nini spell 'Beijing welcomes you'
Wenlock & Mandeville
London 2012 (Summer)One-eyed metallic figuresIris (agency)Drops of steel with camera-lens eyes, born from last girder of Olympic Stadium, polarizing futuristic design
Vinicius
Rio 2016 (Summer)Yellow cat-monkey hybridBirdo StudioMix of all Brazilian animals, stretchy limbs, paired with Paralympic mascot Tom, vibrant yellow-green palette
Miraitowa
Tokyo 2020 (Summer)Blue checkered futuristic figureRyo TaniguchiName means 'future + eternity', ichimatsu checkered pattern, robotic real-life version greeted athletes
Bing Dwen Dwen
Beijing 2022 (Winter)Giant panda in ice shellCao XueCaused massive buying frenzy in China, sold out everywhere, ice-encased panda, social media sensation
Soohorang
PyeongChang 2018 (Winter)White tigerDesign teamKorean guardian white tiger, 'Sooho' means protection, paired with Paralympic bandabi bear
The Phryges
Paris 2024 (Summer)Phrygian cap figuresDesign teamShaped like the French liberty cap (bonnet phrygien), symbol of the French Republic, revolutionary spirit

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