Up until now, Berlino appears to be mute. However, this condition does not seem to prevent him from giving interviews to the media.[3][4]
Berlino has been referred to as the "star" of the 2009 Championships[2][5][6] and been noted by athletes, such as Usain Bolt by wearing a T-shirt with "ICH BIN EIN BERLINO" ("I am a Berlino", referring to John F. Kennedy's famous West Berlin speech)[7] written on it during warm up for the 200 meter final.[5][8]
The iconic image of the games is the famous photograph of Berlino and Usain Bolt down on one knee, twinned in mutual respect, sharing a mimed lightning-bolt pose to celebrate victory and a new world record.[9]
In an interview, published after the World Championships in Berlin, Usain Bolt said: "Berlino and I have become friends. We exchanged telephone numbers."[10]
While celebrating winning the gold in 400 meter hurdles, Melaine Walker took a piggy-back off Berlino, who promptly ran into a stack of hurdles. The diverse videos of this have been watched over 400,000 times (26.08.2009) and have been called "a YouTube classic."[11]
He was also involved in some controversy during the men's 10,000m final in which he ran part of the race down the back straight with the athletes cheering them on. This annoyed some traditionalists[2] and it was rumoured that the IAAF told him to reel in the enthusiasm after this act.[11]
Smaller versions of Berlino - Berlino teddies as well as Berlino key rings, both produced in China[12] - were offered via Internet and in Berlin Tourist shops during the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in August 2009. After being delivered in the beginning of August 2009,[13] the Berlino teddies at first sold slow.[14] Due to the increasing popularity of the mascot during the games, Berlino soon became a bestseller and - before the end of the games - was out of stock.
Berlino later made a guest appearance at the UKA Aviva British Grand Prix, in Gateshead, on 31 August 2009, alongside the British mascot, Spike.[15][16]
Tournament officials refused to publicly disclose who played the part of Berlino. However, the Guardian Observer reported that it was 33-year-old Berlin actor Oliver Seiffert.[17]
In 2018 Berlino reappeared as the official mascot at the Berlin Olympic Stadium for the 24th European Athletics Championships being hosted in the city.[18]
Notable incidentsedit
Racing Usain Bolt around the track after his new 200 metresworld record.[19] Lockeres Jogging mit Usain Bolt. - Fotostrecken - Mediacenter - Tagesspiegel
Striking the lightning-bolt victory pose with Usain, both on one knee with one raised arm. 19 Clubs auf einem Ticket - Zeitung Heute - Tagesspiegel
Presenting his undershirt with words: "Ich bin ein Bolt" after Usain Bolt presented his own T-shirt with "Ich bin ein Berlino" written on it. Bolt ist ein Berlino - und Berlino ist ein Bolt. Champion und Maskottchen haben sich angefreundet. - Tagesspiegel Der Weltrekordler Bolt zollte dem Maskottchen fast schon kennedyesk Respekt. - Fotostrecken - Mediacenter - Tagesspiegel
Picking up Polish athlete Anna Rogowska and swinging her around after she clinched gold in the women's pole vault.
Being picked up by men's discus champion Robert Harting, who threw Berlino over his shoulders after winning gold. ...und wirbelte es durch die Luft. - Fotostrecken - Mediacenter - Tagesspiegel
Picture gallery of Berlino from German Newspaper "Tagesspiegel"
Video with diverse appearances of Berlino in Olympiastadion on "YouTube"
Video with antics of Berlino on "YouTube"
Video of Berlino´s run with Melaine Walker on "YouTube"
Video of Berlino running the 100 metres on "YouTube"
Video of Berlino´s visit in the BBC studio in Olympiastadion
January 01, 1970
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For the capital of Germany see Berlin Berlino an anthropomorphic bear was the mascot of the 2009 World Championships in Athletics and 2018 European Athletics Championships held in Berlin Germany noted for his hyperactivity 1 and celebrations with various athletes during the Championships 2 Mascot Berlino Contents 1 Overview 2 Notable incidents 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksOverview editUp until now Berlino appears to be mute However this condition does not seem to prevent him from giving interviews to the media 3 4 Berlino has been referred to as the star of the 2009 Championships 2 5 6 and been noted by athletes such as Usain Bolt by wearing a T shirt with ICH BIN EIN BERLINO I am a Berlino referring to John F Kennedy s famous West Berlin speech 7 written on it during warm up for the 200 meter final 5 8 The iconic image of the games is the famous photograph of Berlino and Usain Bolt down on one knee twinned in mutual respect sharing a mimed lightning bolt pose to celebrate victory and a new world record 9 In an interview published after the World Championships in Berlin Usain Bolt said Berlino and I have become friends We exchanged telephone numbers 10 While celebrating winning the gold in 400 meter hurdles Melaine Walker took a piggy back off Berlino who promptly ran into a stack of hurdles The diverse videos of this have been watched over 400 000 times 26 08 2009 and have been called a YouTube classic 11 He was also involved in some controversy during the men s 10 000m final in which he ran part of the race down the back straight with the athletes cheering them on This annoyed some traditionalists 2 and it was rumoured that the IAAF told him to reel in the enthusiasm after this act 11 Smaller versions of Berlino Berlino teddies as well as Berlino key rings both produced in China 12 were offered via Internet and in Berlin Tourist shops during the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in August 2009 1 After being delivered in the beginning of August 2009 13 the Berlino teddies at first sold slow 14 Due to the increasing popularity of the mascot during the games Berlino soon became a bestseller and before the end of the games was out of stock Berlino later made a guest appearance at the UKA Aviva British Grand Prix in Gateshead on 31 August 2009 alongside the British mascot Spike 15 16 Tournament officials refused to publicly disclose who played the part of Berlino However the Guardian Observer reported that it was 33 year old Berlin actor Oliver Seiffert 17 In 2018 Berlino reappeared as the official mascot at the Berlin Olympic Stadium for the 24th European Athletics Championships being hosted in the city 18 Notable incidents editRacing Usain Bolt around the track after his new 200 metres world record 19 Lockeres Jogging mit Usain Bolt Fotostrecken Mediacenter Tagesspiegel Striking the lightning bolt victory pose with Usain both on one knee with one raised arm 19 Clubs auf einem Ticket Zeitung Heute Tagesspiegel Presenting his undershirt with words Ich bin ein Bolt after Usain Bolt presented his own T shirt with Ich bin ein Berlino written on it Bolt ist ein Berlino und Berlino ist ein Bolt Champion und Maskottchen haben sich angefreundet Tagesspiegel Der Weltrekordler Bolt zollte dem Maskottchen fast schon kennedyesk Respekt Fotostrecken Mediacenter Tagesspiegel Picking up Polish athlete Anna Rogowska and swinging her around after she clinched gold in the women s pole vault Leaping on top of javelin champion Steffi Nerius of Germany Being picked up by men s discus champion Robert Harting who threw Berlino over his shoulders after winning gold und wirbelte es durch die Luft Fotostrecken Mediacenter Tagesspiegel Racewalking under the Brandenburg Gate with the 50 km medalists Running down the home straight alongside competing athletes in the men s 10 000 metres Ripping his vest off Harting style celebrating with the German hammer thrower Betty Heidler after winning the silver medal 2 Giving 400m hurdles champion Melaine Walker of Jamaica a piggy back ride and while doing so crashing into a stack of hurdles Handkissing German heptathlete Jennifer Oeser after she had won the silver medal 3 Being picked up by Polish hammer throw world champion Anita Wlodarczyk See also editFlag of Berlin Coat of arms of Berlin Berolina personification of BerlinReferences edit Foley Cliona 2009 08 21 Athletics A flash of Lightning Irish Independent a b c BBC Tom Fordyce Berlino the Bear love him or loathe him Retrieved 8 August 2018 YouTube www youtube com Archived from the original on December 10 2015 Berlin Berliner Morgenpost 21 August 2009 Maskottchen Berlino im Exklusiv Interview Retrieved 8 August 2018 a b http network nationalpost com np blogs postedsports archive 2009 08 21 berlino the track mascot becomes biggest bear star since yogi aspx Retrieved 2009 08 24 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty title help dead link Ludeke Steffen 20 August 2009 Maskottchen Berlino ist der wahre Star dieser WM Retrieved 8 August 2018 Athlet des Tages 6 Ich bin ein Berlino Sport Suddeutsche de Archived from the original on 2009 08 26 Retrieved 2009 08 26 Mascot hunting let the games begin The Australian 2009 08 22 Archived from the original on 2009 08 27 Retrieved 2009 08 24 Smith Giles 2009 08 25 Berlino the Bear was the real star of these championships The Times London Retrieved 2010 04 26 Online FOCUS Bolt Berlino und ich sind Freunde geworden Retrieved 8 August 2018 a b Foley Cliona 2009 08 24 Athletics The lessons from Berlin Irish Independent Berlin Berliner Morgenpost 26 August 2009 Plusch Bar Berlino kommt zuruck in die Laden Retrieved 8 August 2018 BerlinOnline Abschied www berlinonline de Archived from the original on 9 August 2009 Retrieved 8 August 2018 Ludeke Steffen 23 August 2009 Berlino Vom Ladenhuter zum Liebling der Massen Retrieved 8 August 2018 Broadbent Rick 2009 09 01 Jessica Ennis ends season with Berlin hangover The Times London Retrieved 2010 04 26 http topics treehugger com photo 01zs60o2FmeUQ dead link Lamont Tom 2009 11 15 Mascot of the year Berlino the Bear The Guardian London Retrieved 2010 04 26 European Championships 2018 Berlino unveiled as 2018 mascot 2018 04 30 Retrieved 2018 08 08 Benammar Emily 21 August 2009 World Athletics Berlino the Bear drops Olympic champion Melanie Walker Retrieved 8 August 2018 via www telegraph co uk External links editOfficial site Archived 2009 08 09 at the Wayback Machine Picture gallery of Berlino from German Newspaper Tagesspiegel Video with diverse appearances of Berlino in Olympiastadion on YouTube Video with antics of Berlino on YouTube Video of Berlino s run with Melaine Walker on YouTube Video of Berlino running the 100 metres on YouTube Video of Berlino s visit in the BBC studio in Olympiastadion Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Berlino amp oldid 1103632984, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
