Waldi - Wikipedia
Waldi (German pronunciation: [ˈval.diː]) was the first official Olympic mascot, created for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He was a dachshund, a popular breed of dog from Germany.
Munich 1972 Olympic Mascots - Photos and History
Waldi was the first official mascot in the history of the Olympic Summer Games. He is a dachshund, a very popular animal in Bavaria, famed for its endurance, tenacity and agility.
Waldi: The Iconic Mascot of the 1972 Olympic Games - YouTube
Waldi: The Iconic Mascot of the 1972 Olympic GamesWaldi, the adorable dachshund, holds the distinction of being the first official Olympic mascot. He capture...
Olympic mascots through the ages: A journey from 1972 to 2024
Jul 24, 2024 · The first official mascot was Waldi, a dachshund, at the 1972 Munich Games. All the subsequent Olympics have featured unique mascots reflecting the host nation’s heritage.
Who won the gold? San Diego voted for their favorite Summer ...
Aug 2, 2024 · But it was "Waldi," a dachshund, that was the first official Olympic Summer Games mascot. Waldi made his debut at the 1972 Munich Games and symbolized resilience, tenacity and agility .