Athens 2004

Emblems • Other

Contents
1997–1999	1999–2004	1999–2004

1997–1999

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1999–2004

Olympics

Designer:  Wolff Olins Red Design

Typography:  Andale Sans Regular

Launched:  14 October 1999

Torch Relay logo

The emblem logo was unveiled on 14 October 1999. The logo is based on an olive wreath, a prize for the winner at the ancient Olympics.

• Design Week

Mascots

Name:  Athena (orange) Phevos (blue)

Species:  Children terracota daidalas

Designed by:  Spyros Gogos

The mascots were revealed to the public on April 4, 2002. The mascots' names were taken from two Olympian Gods: Athena, goddess of wisdom and patron to the city of Athens, and Phevos, the Olympian god of light and music, known as Apollo. These two mascots became part of everyday Greek life, and were popular with Greek children and adults.

Paralympics

SVG NEEDED

Name:  Proteas

Species:  Seahorse

Designed by:  Spyros Gogos

SVG NEEDED

The Paralympic mascot was Proteas the seahorse created by Spyros Gogos, representing the nature of the competitions and the athletes’ constant goal of achieving excellency.

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