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.

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.

And the mascot that will come to represent the 2024 Paris Olympics is a uniquely French representation of the host country.

Weird Olympic mascots are nothing new -- just check out ... "The Phrygians have stood shoulder to shoulder with the French people throughout all the key moments in the nation’s history; today ...

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!