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What the 1976 Montreal Games represent to those who boycotted it, 50 years later

July 19, 2026

A young Nigerian woman lands in Montreal, full of excitement and optimism for her first Olympic Games. A Tanzanian track star never leaves home. On the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Games, both athletes reflect on the boycott that demanded they put aside their dreams for a greater cause.



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August 3, 2026 - 13:34 | | CBC News - Canada