DailyBeast.com: Wacky Olympic Mascots Over Time
1980 Lake Placid Winter Games: Roni
| Roni the Raccoon was named for the Adirondack range. The name was also conveniently close to "Rocky," the name of the event's first mascot, a live raccoon that died before the Games. To reflect the sports of the Winter Olympics, Roni wore ice skates, and the designs on his face represented the goggles many athletes wear. (Photo: IOC) See the Full Story at The Daily Beast |
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