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

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A collage showing from left to right: Gloria Obajimi and the Nigerian Olympic team on their way to Montreal for the 1976 Games, Maj.Gen. Olufemi Olutoye announcing Nigeria's withdrawal from the 1976 Games, Filbert Bayhttps://i.cbc.ca/ais/579c3eb6-a0d6-4aa6-93ec-f55f14946c1f,1784320735130/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C1920%2C1080%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="From left to right: Gloria Obajimi, in a tie, on her way to the 1976 Montreal Games.

Maj.Gen. Olufemi Olutoye announces Nigeria's withdrawal from the Games.

Filbert Bayi sets a new record for the 1500m at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.

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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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