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 ...

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.

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!

Previously the country hosted the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the 1960 Olympics in Rome and the 2006 Winter Games in Turin. The mascots for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games are two ...