OTHER WORLD

Year Mascot Venue 1972 Waldi (Dachshund) Munich 1976 Amik (Beaver) Montreal 1980 Misha (Bear) Mascow 1984 Sam (Eagle) Los Angeles 1988 Hodori (Cub Tiger) Seoul 1992 Cobi (Spain) Barcelona 1996 Lzzy (Space Creature) Altanta 2000 Ollie, Syd and Mille (a bird, a platypuss, and a hedge hog) Sydney 2004 Phevos and Athena (Two brother & sister inspired by Greek dolls) Athens 2008 The Fuwa consisting of five figures: Beibei, Jing Jing, Huan Huan, Yingying and Nini Beijing 2012 Wenlock and Mandeville , animations depicting two drops of steel from a steelworks in Bolton London

Introduction of Events in the Olympics Events Year Archery 1900 at Paris (but not held from 1924-1968) Athletics 1896 at Athens Badminton 1992 at Barcelona Basketball 1904 and 1928 - a demostration event 1936 at Berlin as a medal event Boxing 1904 at St Louis Canoeing 1936 at Berlin (for men) 1948 at London (for women) Cycling 1896 at Athens (but not held in 1904) Equestrian 1900 at Paris (but not held in 1904 and 1908) Fencing 1896 at Athens (for men) 1924 at Paris (for women) Football 1900 at Paris (but not held in 1932) Gymnastics 1896 at Athens Handball 1936 at Berlin as outdoor handball 1952 at Helsinki as demostration games 1972 at Munich as a medal event Hockey 1908 at London (but not held in 1912 and 1924) for men 1980 at Moscow for women Judo 1964 at Tokyo (but not held in 1968) Modern Pentathlon 1912 at Stockholm as individual competition 1952 at H...