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Izzy was the mascot of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. It's name is a short term for it's internal name Whatizit. Izzy had blue, tear-shaped "blob" with rings around his eyes and tail. He also wore high-top sneakers and had star-shaped pupils. His arms and legs were also short with a toothy grin showing both rows of teeth.

He had a Balloon made after him which debuted in the 1993 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which depicted him holding a giant 28ft Olympic torch. Izzy returned again in the 1994 Parade, this time promoting a live announcement for tickets for the Olympics, which would be May 1, 1995. In that same year, Izzy was redesigned to look more "Athletic" and so his balloon was also re-designed. He was retired afterwards due to the Olympics ending before the 1996 Parade.

Music[]

Atlanta Olympic Games Theme

Accident[]

  • In 1995, his left arm was deflated due to the winds

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