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Slogan
Ancient Greece: The Woodstock of Antiquity (unofficial)
London 2012: Inspire a Generation
Figurehead
Ancient Greece: Zeus, supreme ruler of gods and men. Known for loving the ladies, being capricious and making thunderbolts.
London 2012: Wenlock, all-seeing one-eyed mascot. Known for loving sports, having fun and making friends.
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Keeping it clean
Ancient Greece: Athletes swore an oath upon slices of boar’s flesh that they wouldn’t “sin against the Olympic Games.”
London 2012: Approximately 6,200 drug tests will be carried out by 1,000 agents.
Originally Published: July 25, 2012