Tiny changes to Spike, the marathon’s unicorn mascot, show how heated logo changes can be. Back in 1890, the Boston Athletic Association chose the mythical unicorn to be its symbol. Later named Spike, that unicorn saw several redesigns in the ensuing century, before eventually finding its way to prominent placement on the Boston Marathon medal.

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