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1976, Part 13: The Montreal Summer Olympics
Welcome to The Georgia Politics Podcast! In this 13th installment of our 1976 series, we explore one of the most memorable Olympic Games in history with special guest Dr. Shirley Reekie.
From Nadia Comăneci's historic perfect 10s and Bruce Jenner's gold medal-winning decathlon to the African boycott, Cold War rivalries and the financial legacy of the Games, we examine the triumphs, controversies and lasting impact of the Montreal Olympics. Dr. Reekie provides historical perspective on how these Games reflected the political and cultural climate of the mid-1970s while reshaping international…
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