Olympics pets They are undoubtedly one of the most anticipated surprises of each edition of the sports fair. Funny, iconic and, in many cases surprisingthese characters become protagonists of each delivery and their design has raised some of them to be as emblematic as athletes who impose records in each edition. The same International Olympic Committee (IOC) openly recognize the weight of your presence. «They have the mission of realizing the Olympic spirit, spreading the values highlighted in each edition of the Games, promoting the history and culture of the host city and giving a festive atmosphere to the event.»
From that sausage dog that became the emblem of Munich 1972 the creative machinery has not stopped and has given the Olympic Games of everything, from Cobi, the cubist dog that marked Barcelona 1992 to Olympic Phyrge, Paris's pet 2024 We present to all the pets of the Olympics.
The first pet of the modern Olympic Games arose during a Christmas dinner in which the attendees were given materials to illustrate a character.International Olympic Committee
Waldi – Munich (1972)
This sausage dog became the First official pet of the Olympic Games. Created by graphic designer Elena Winschermann, Waldi represents the popular common canine breed in Bavaria that stands out for its resistance and agility. According to the IOC, the design of this pet arose during a Christmas dinner of 1969 in which they delivered crayolas and other materials to the attendees to create their pet proposal. Winscherman's creation came to life years later and stood out for their simple strokes that incorporated at least three of the colors of the Olympic hoops.
The Montreal Mascota 1976 is a beaver, one of the most entrenched animals in the Canadian culture, where it appears on the back of some currencies.International Olympic Committee
Amik – Montreal (1976)
The name of this pet is actually the word with which the beaver is named in Algeonquino, one of the languages of the native peoples of Canada. For its creation, The designer Georges Huelro led a team Integrated by Guy St-Arnaud, Yvon Laroche and Pierre-Yves Pelletier who developed this reinterpretation of the beaver, one of the emblematic animals of Canada. The design stands out for its minimalist silhouette which includes a red ribbon like that of medal winners as well as the Olympic rings. All this ratifies the Olympics as one of the events that demands the most and that extends to elements such as their torch.