Wenlock's name is inspired by Much Wenlock in Shropshire, England, where the Wenlock Olympian Society held its first Olympian Games in 1850, regarded as an inspiration for the modern Olympic games. The five friendship rings on his wrists represents the Olympic rings, and three points on his head represent the three places on the podium. The pattern on his body symbolises the whole world coming to London, and the shape of his helmet represents the shape of the Olympic Stadium.
Wenlock & Mandeville
The organisers of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games have unveiled the official Olympic and Paralympic Mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville.
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Wenlock, the mascot for the London 2012 Olympics, is named after the village of Much Wenlock in Shropshire, England. This village is historically significant as it hosted the Wenlock Olympian Games in the 19th century, which inspired the modern Olympic Games. The name reflects the mascot's connection to the roots of the Olympic movement and celebrates local heritage.
wenlock and mandeville 2012
Wenlock & Mandeville
Wenlock and mandeville
Olympic Wenlock ~ Paralympic Mandeville
Olympic Wenlock ~ Paralympic Mandeville
Wenlock (Olympic) - Mandeville (Paralympic)
"Wenlock" is named after the town of Much Wenlock where an Olympian Games were held from 1850, it is believed that these were the inspiration for the modern Olympic Games. "Mandeville" refers to Stoke Mandeville Hospital which organised the Stoke Mandeville Games in 1948 which was a competition for injured soldiers. This competition was a forerunner to the Paralympics.
well i dont know why but i do know that mandiviel is for the paraylimpics and wenlock is for olympics.