The mascot for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta was Izzy -- an unusual mascot because he wasn't an animal, human or object. In Utah, the snowshoe hare, coyote and black bear were an homage to ...

(ATR) One aspect of the Atlanta Olympics has been reviled since the closing ceremony of the Barcelona Olympics until today: the mascot. However, Izzy (nee Whatizit) is one of the best mascots in ...

Located across the street from the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park, a 22-acre patch of land that features lush sections of grass, artwork, pools and ...

Blaze is a phoenix, a mythical creature that appears in many stories. As the mascot for the Atlanta 1996 Paralympic Games, Blaze cheered for the 3,252 athletes who competed in the U.S. city while also ...

The last time the United States hosted the Summer Olympics was in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1996, producing a cavalcade of stars and a spectacle to match. From the opening ceremonies to the Parade of ...

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.

America's reputation for staging major events suffered a major setback with these Olympics that seemed to lurch from one disaster to another. They were mired in controversy from the moment they ...

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!