New superstars shine at each Olympics. Some are runners. Some are swimmers. Some are…mascots!

Olympic mascots are symbols of the games. They stand for their countries, too. Let's meet a few.

Syd, Olly, and Millie
Olympic Summer Games
Sydney 2000

Say g'day to Syd, Olly, and Millie! They are mascots of the 2000 Olympics. These were held in Sydney, Australia.

Syd is a platypus. Olly, the bird, is a kookaburra. Millie is an echidna, a kind of anteater. These animals are native to Australia. They stand for its water, air, and land. Syd swims, and Olly flies. Millie digs in the ground!