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

Emblem Olympic Games Athens 2004-2

Emblem logo presentation (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. The logo was designed by Wolff Olins and Red Design.

• Design Week

Mascots

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Name:  Athena (orange) Phevos (blue)

Species:  Children terracota daidalas

Designer:  Spyros Gogos

The mascots were revealed to the public on 4 April 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, both mascots were designed by Spyros Gogos.

Paralympics

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Mascot

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Name:  Proteas

Species:  Seahorse

Designer:  Spyros Gogos

The Paralympic mascot was named Proteas, which was also created by Spyros Gogos and was introduced on 18 September 2003. representing the nature of the competitions and the athletes’ constant goal of achieving excellency.

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