Interesting

At the Olympic Games in Paris in 1900, the first three places in the marathon were taken by the French, even though the American athletes were considered to be the favourites....

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From History

February 26, Moscow, Russia – Based on a national vote held during the live broadcast of "Talismania. Sochi 2014.

The final" on Channel One Russia, the following were selected as the mascots for the Olympic Games in Sochi: the Hare, the Polar Bear and the Leopard. The Ray of Light and the Snowflake were chosen as the mascots for the Paralympic Games.