France introduced the "first" Olympic mascot during the 1968 Grenoble Winter Games. The Schuss ― a Z-shaped skier with a big red head, blue legs, and a single sky ― was seen more as a symbol ...

Whether at sporting events or in advertising, mascots are loyal companions that evoke emotions and create a sense of identity. From Shuss, the first ...

What was the first Olympic mascot? The first Olympic mascot, also known as 'Schuss' was designed ahead of the 1968 Winter Olympics being held in Grenoble. The designer, 'Aline Lafargue' was only ...