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Olympic Mascots Through the Years

Since 1968, it has been a tradition to have a mascot for each of the Olympic games. Take a peek at our photo gallery of Olympic mascots and then use the comments section to tell us which Olympic mascots you think were the wildest, craziest, weirdest and coolest.

1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France

"Schuss" was the very first unofficial Olympic mascot. The little man on skis appeared at the 1968 Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France.

“Schuss” was the very first unofficial Olympic mascot. The little man on skis appeared at the 1968 Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France.

1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany

"Waldi" the Dachshund appeared at the 1972 Summer Games in Munich, West Germany. He was the first official Olympic mascot. Dachsunds are a popular dog breed in Bavaria.

“Waldi” the Dachshund appeared at the 1972 Summer Games in Munich, West Germany. He was the first official Olympic mascot. Dachsunds are a popular dog breed in Bavaria.

1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria

"Schneeman" was the official mascot at the 1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

“Schneeman” was the official mascot at the 1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria.

1976 Summer Games in Montreal, Canada

"Amik" the beaver was the mascot in the 1976 Summer Games in Montreal, Canada. The beaver is one of the national symbols of Canada.

“Amik” the beaver was the mascot in the 1976 Summer Games in Montreal, Canada. The beaver is one of the national symbols of Canada.

1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, New York

"Roni" the raccoon was the mascot at the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, N.Y. He replaced Rocky, a real raccoon, who died before the games began.

“Roni” the raccoon was the mascot at the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, N.Y. He replaced Rocky, a real raccoon, who died before the games began.

1980 Summer Games in Moscow, USSR

"Misha" was the mascot for the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow, USSR. The bear was the national symbol of the Soviet Union.

“Misha” was the mascot for the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow, USSR. The bear was the national symbol of the Soviet Union.

1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia

"Vučko" the wolf was chosen by readers of major Yugoslav newspapers to be the mascot for the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.

“Vučko” the wolf was chosen by readers of major Yugoslav newspapers to be the mascot for the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.

1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, California

"Sam" the eagle was the mascot at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, California. He was designed by a Disney artist.

“Sam” the eagle was the mascot at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles, California. He was designed by a Disney artist.

1988 Winter Games in Calgary, Canada

"Hidy" and "Howdy" were the mascots at the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary, Canada. The bear siblings were the first dual mascots.

“Hidy” and “Howdy” were the mascots at the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary, Canada. The bear siblings were the first dual mascots.

1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea

"Hodori" the tiger was the mascot at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul also had a female mascot named "Hosuni."

“Hodori” the tiger was the mascot at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul also had a female mascot named “Hosuni.”

1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France

"Magique" the snow imp replaced a mountain goat to become the mascot for the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France.

“Magique” the snow imp replaced a mountain goat to become the mascot for the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France.

1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain

"Cobi" the surreal sheepdog was the mascot at the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain. His design was influenced by the works of Picasso.

“Cobi” the surreal sheepdog was the mascot at the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona, Spain. His design was influenced by the works of Picasso.

1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway

"Håkon" and "Kristin" are two children from Norwegian folklore dressed in Viking clothes. They were the mascots for the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway.

“Håkon” and “Kristin” are two children from Norwegian folklore dressed in Viking clothes. They were the mascots for the 1994 Winter Games in Lillehammer, Norway.

1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Georgia

"Izzy" was the mascot for the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Ga. Its name was short for "Whatizit?" because no one seemed to know what it was.

“Izzy” was the mascot for the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta, Ga. Its name was short for “Whatizit?” because no one seemed to know what it was.

1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan

"Sukki, Nokki, Lekki and Tsukki" the snow owls were the mascots of the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. They replaced Nagano's original mascot which was a weasel.

“Sukki, Nokki, Lekki and Tsukki” the snow owls were the mascots of the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. They replaced Nagano’s original mascot which was a weasel.

2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia

"Ollie, Syd and Millie" were the mascots for the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. Ollie is a kookaburra, Syd is a platypus and Millie is an echidna.

“Ollie, Syd and Millie” were the mascots for the 2000 Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. Ollie is a kookaburra, Syd is a platypus and Millie is an echidna.

2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah

"Powder, Coal and Copper" were the mascots for the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. The three animals are major characters in Native American legends and each wore a petroglyph charm around its neck.

“Powder, Coal and Copper” were the mascots for the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. The three animals are major characters in Native American legends and each wore a petroglyph charm around its neck.

2004 Summer Games in Athens, Greece

"Phevos and Athena" were the mascots for the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, Greece. They were inspired by ancient Greek dolls and named after Greek gods.

“Phevos and Athena” were the mascots for the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, Greece. They were inspired by ancient Greek dolls and named after Greek gods.

2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy

"Neve" the snowball and "Gliz" the ice cube were the mascots for the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy. They were chosen from more than 200 proposals.

“Neve” the snowball and “Gliz” the ice cube were the mascots for the 2006 Winter Games in Turin, Italy. They were chosen from more than 200 proposals.

2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China

The five "Fuwa" children were the mascots for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China. Together, their five names form a Chinese phrase which means "Beijing welcomes you."

The five “Fuwa” children were the mascots for the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China. Together, their five names form a Chinese phrase which means “Beijing welcomes you.”

2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada

"Quatchi" the sasquatch and "Miga" the sea bear were the mascots for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. "Sumi" the thunderbird was the  mascot for the Paralympic Games. "Mukmuk" the marmot was their sidekick.

“Quatchi” the sasquatch and “Miga” the sea bear were the mascots for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. “Sumi” the thunderbird was the mascot for the Paralympic Games. “Mukmuk” the marmot was their sidekick.

2012 Summer Games in London, England

"Wenlock" was the mascot for the 2012 Summer Games in London, England. He represented drops of steel and was named after an English town which hosted the first unofficial modern Olympic Games in 1850.

“Wenlock” was the mascot for the 2012 Summer Games in London, England. He represented drops of steel and was named after an English town which hosted the first unofficial modern Olympic Games in 1850.

2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia

The Leopard, the Hare and the Polar Bear were the mascots for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. They were selected by the Russian people during a live national TV broadcast by text message voting.

The Leopard, the Hare and the Polar Bear were the mascots for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. They were selected by the Russian people during a live national TV broadcast by text message voting.

2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Vinicius, a mixture of all Brazilian animals, is the mascot for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is named for a bossa nova composer. Tom, a magical fusion of all the plants in the Brazilian forests, is the Paralympic Games mascot.

Vinicius, a mixture of all Brazilian animals, is the mascot for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is named for a bossa nova composer. Tom, a magical fusion of all the plants in the Brazilian forests, is the Paralympic Games mascot.

2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea

Soohorang, a white tiger, is the mascot for the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. According to tradition, the white tiger is Korea’s guardian animal and Soohorang represents the protection offered to all the participants of the Olympic games.

2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan

Miraitowa (left) is the official mascot of the 2020 Summer Games (postponed to 2021) in Tokyo, Japan. It is named for the Japanese words for “future” and “eternity,” and it has the ability to teleport. Someity (right) is the mascot for the 2020 Summer Paralympics. It’s named after a type of cherry blossom and can fly.

2022 Winter Games in Beijing, China

Bing Dwen Dwen mascot

Bing Dwen Dwen is the mascots for the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, China. The panda wears a full-body shell of ice which helps the mascot skate, snowboard and ski alongside the Olympic athletes.

58 Comments on Olympic Mascots Through the Years

  1. LONDONS IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!! 😛

  2. I like Athens

  3. I like Wenlock.(Wenlock is the name of the 2012 mascot)

    P.S. They are missing Wenlock’s brother, Mandeville, the Paraolympics mascot.

  4. I realy like Londons mascot.Infact they are all cute.

  5. I think they should have 1 for all countries/cities

  6. 2012 all the way.

  7. trainfire51 // August 10, 2012 at 4:40 pm // Reply

    the weenie dog from 72 is pretty cool

  8. i liked Beijing.

  9. I really like montreal 1976

  10. Los Angeles is cool.

  11. Socsoocbdsbcob // August 5, 2012 at 7:28 pm // Reply

    Schneeman is the cutest thing!

  12. webelo from pack 295 // August 3, 2012 at 9:02 am // Reply

    munich is so cute!

  13. AwesomeSPY // August 3, 2012 at 7:40 am // Reply

    I like the ones from 1984, 1988, and 1998. The first on is weird.

  14. Monkey D Luffy // May 12, 2012 at 7:57 am // Reply

    2008 fuwa mascot is the best!

  15. I went to the 1996 summer games and brought home an “Izzy” doll. They had zillions of these little stuffed dolls left over as most people didn’t like the mascot. I thought it was cute!

  16. We still wear our slippers proudly around the house, one year later!

  17. I loooooove amik he is A-DOR-A-BlE!

  18. why do they have weird names???????

  19. Anonymous // May 22, 2010 at 9:14 am // Reply

    sam is awsome

  20. i like the fuwa children

  21. camper man // May 21, 2010 at 5:56 pm // Reply

    i liked roniand,sam,

  22. Anonymous // May 21, 2010 at 3:50 pm // Reply

    the one in 1996 is my favorite. btw they just released the new mascots for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London

  23. My aunt went to the 2000 and 2004 summer olympic games!

  24. I like the 2008 summer olympics mascots the Fuwa dolls are awesome! So are the Vancouver mascots from the 2010 winter games.

  25. Sumi is soooo cute! And Miga. I’m not sure about Quatchi…

  26. The 2010 mascots are the best.

  27. I liked the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics mascots (Sumi,Quatchi, and Miga). But I would like to point out an error. Sumi is the mascot for the PARALYMPIC Winter games. It’s actually supposed to be MUKMUK, Miga, and Quatchi for the Olympics.

    • Yes, Sumi should be Paralympic mascot. And he WAS.
      And I think Mukmuk SHOULD BE OFFICIAL Olympic mascot!

  28. COMMENTER SAYS // March 3, 2010 at 6:05 pm // Reply

    AND 2006

  29. COMMENTER SAYS // March 3, 2010 at 6:05 pm // Reply

    2004 WEIRD

  30. Miga is cute…

  31. Spider Monkey // February 26, 2010 at 2:00 pm // Reply

    I like the ones from 2010 that are Sumi, Quatchi, & Miga.I took a quiz on the vancouver 2010 site and I am most like Sumi, he is helpful. My sister is most like miga and my mom is most like quatchi.

  32. Izzy is awesome

  33. I LIKE MISHA THE ONE FROM 1980 !! ( I WAS NOT BORN YET )

  34. hOtToPiCdEaTh101 // February 18, 2010 at 9:57 am // Reply

    i loveeeeee magique

  35. scribblenaut // February 15, 2010 at 4:29 pm // Reply

    i like the wookie\bigfoot quatchi

  36. I think Izzy is cool!

  37. I like miga.

  38. I LOVE the weiner dog! He reminds me of a popcicle! And I love Misha, he looks like a bear/mouse

  39. Happy Birthday BSA // February 8, 2010 at 5:12 pm // Reply

    Izzy takes the prize for most original

  40. I LIKE THE ONES FROM 2010.

  41. quatchi is the best!

  42. i think the Chinese mascots are the best.they represent the 5 elements of Earth.I hope the winter Olympics are as good as the summer Olympics.really , I like the Olympics.

  43. I think Schuss is the wierdest.

  44. i have to say izzy is the weirdest

    • He was created by the children. And he was the first mascot created by the computer. A first try is not always the best, so it looks so.

  45. These are my favorite mascots: the 1972 Summer games wiener dog, the 1996 Summer Games (Izzy), 2002 Winter Games (Powder, Coal and Copper)2008 Summer Games (Fuwa dolls) 2010 Winter Games (Sumi, Miga, and Quatchi).

  46. I LIKE QUATCHI

  47. Emperor John // January 4, 2010 at 7:12 pm // Reply

    Always loved Sumi…

  48. I think either the fuwa or the 2010 mascots are the best

  49. The great one // January 3, 2010 at 5:03 pm // Reply

    I like Schneeman.

  50. i just love copper,powder,and coal!(even though i was 1 year old in 2002)

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