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    <description><![CDATA[Beijing 2008: Fuwa are inspired by the colours of the Olympic rings. They are meant to represent four popular Chinese animals; the fish, panda, tibetan antelope and swallow, along with the Olympic flame.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Torino 2006: Neve and Gliz were selected following an international competition, and were selected in part for their representation of the values of participation, loyalty, respect and brotherhood.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Athens 2004: The siblings were inspired by an ancient Greek doll, and were meant to link Greek history and the modern day Olympics.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Salt Lake City 2002: The snowshoe hare, coyote and American black bear are a reflection the Olympic motto &#039;Faster, higher, stronger.&#039;]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Sydney 2000: The kookaburra, platypus and echidna, all animals native to Australia, represent the earth, air and water.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Nagano 1998: The Snowlets are owls, a bird that represents wisdom in many countries. The names were chosen from thousands of entries from the public.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Atlanta 1996: &#039;Izzy,&#039; an abbreviation of &#039;Whatizit?&#039; was so named because no one knew exactly what he was. Over time he has changed in appearance.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Lillehammer 1994: &#039;Haakon and Kristin&#039; represent two Norwegian children dressed in traditional costumes.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Albertville 1992: &#039;Magique,&#039; a half man-half star figure, was based on the concept of a person and is meant to exemplify the concept of dream and imagination.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Barcelona 1992: The Cubist-inspired sheepdog &#039;Cobi&#039; was designed by Spanish artist Javier Mariscal.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Calgary 1988: &#039;Howdy and Hidy&#039; were brother and sister polar bears meant to represent welcome, brotherhood and Canadian hospitality.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Seoul 1988: Taken from Korean legend, Hodori is a male tiger cub. He was accompanied by Hosuni, a female cub.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Sarajevo 1984: &#039;Vuchko,&#039; a tough and courageous wolf is said to have helped change the traditionally frightening image of the wolf, and represent the human desire to befriend animals.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Los Angeles 1984: &#039;Sam,&#039; a bald eagle, is a national symbol of the U.S. and was designed by The Walt Disney Company.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Lake Placid 1980: &#039;Roni&#039; the raccoon&#039;s face was meant to resemble the hat and goggles worn by athletes competing in winter sports.]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[Moscow 1980: &#039;Misha,&#039; a bear cub, was designed by renowned children&#039;s books illustrator Victor Chizhikov.]]></description>
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