This was the first time in Olympic history that a mascot ... Vučko the wolf mascot for Sarajevo was chosen in a contest entered by over 800 participants. Not only is the wolf a prominent figure ...

“Rather than an animal, our mascots represent an ideal,” Paris 2024 president Tony Estanguet said in a statement at the time ... or get over defeats." France introduced the "first" Olympic ...

The Olympics are on the horizon, learn about the history of the Olympic mascots and why they have become so iconic. Take your marks, get set and take on the ultimate Olympic mascot quiz!