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What is Vinicius? An animal? An alien?
An Olympic mascot represents the host country as well as the Olympic spirit. The mascots are also tasked with promoting the Games with friendly images.
In the past, the mascots were often based on animal motifs, but there have been various new attempts starting in the 2000s. Let's take a look at some of the Olympic mascots from the past.
In the past, the mascots were often based on animal motifs, but there have been various new attempts starting in the 2000s. Let's take a look at some of the Olympic mascots from the past.