NBC Olympics2y
A look back at Olympic mascots through the years
His designer had just one night to prepare a plan for submission. The official mascot for the second Winter Olympics was a snowman that wore a Tyrolean hat from the Innsbruck region of Austria. Lake ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency3y
A 76-year-old Jewish philanthropist from Los Angeles is one of the world’s most prolific Olympic pin traders
The 76-year-old retired businessman and Jewish ... when he donned the suit of the Games’ mascot, Sam the Olympic Eagle. “Here’s the thing: I wasn’t blessed with athletic ability ...
CBC.ca2y
Fun mascots of the summer Olympic Games
But the best part is when the mascot appears as a life-size character! They like to show up and dance to get the fans all hyped up. The Olympic Games didn't have any official mascots at the beginning.
CBC.ca2y
Animals, snowmen, and… whatzits: Olympic mascots through time
But the best part is when the mascot appears as a life-size character! They like to show up and dance to get the fans all hyped up. The Olympics didn't have an official mascot until 1972.
BBC7y
Tokyo 2020 Olympic mascots to be chosen by children
The mascots come in pairs, one to represent the Olympics and the other for the Paralympics Japan has unveiled its final six contenders for the role of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games ...