Meet Sondre – the Lillehammer 1994 Paralympic Winter Games Mascot

Sondre the Troll is the mascot of the Lillehammer 1994 Paralympic Winter Games. He is often seen skiing, which highlights his athleticism and showcases his love for winter sports. He is the first Paralympic Winter Games mascot with a visible physical disability.

Sondre the Troll was the official mascot of the Lillehammer 1994 Paralympic Winter Games. ⒸIPC

Get to Know: The Design and Symbolism

Sondre’s design is based on the trolls depicted in Scandinavian folklore. The skiing troll with one leg was created following a nationwide competition among schools. School children in Norway submitted their design ideas, with Janne Solem winning the contest. The final mascot was created by Norwegian artist Tor Lindrupsen.

In a separate competition, the name “Sondre” was chosen for the Paralympic mascot as a reference to Sondre Norheim, one of the pioneers of modern skiing.