Montreal 1976 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Games of the XXI Olympiad
Date	July 17, 1976 - August 1, 1976
Location	Canada • Montreal • Quebec

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Nadia Comaneci of Romania, in a white leotard with colored stripes, balances gracefully on the balance beam during her gymnastics routine at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Vasily Alexeyev of the Soviet Union lifts a loaded barbell overhead during the super heavyweight weightlifting competition at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Kornelia Ender after her victory in the 100-metre butterfly at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal

John Naber, wearing a red USA Olympic tracksuit and gold medal, smiles and raises his arm in a victory gesture after winning at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics.

Irena Szewinska of Poland, wearing a white top and red shorts with number 277, runs on the track during the women's 400-meter race at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Olympic medals hang against a blurry background.

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