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Waldi
| Waldi | |
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| Mascot of the 1972 Summer Olympics (Munich) | |
| Creator | Otl Aicher |
| Significance | A dachshund |
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. The course of the marathon was designed to incorporate the Waldi design, and during the construction phase of the 1972 Olympic stadium and village, Waldi was used in unofficial satirical posters.
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