The 1976 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XII Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated February 4–15, 1976 in Innsbruck, Austria. It was the second time the Tyrolean city hosted the Games.
Following the Munich Massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics, security was tight for the 1976 games.
Read more about 1976 Winter Olympics: Host Selection, Highlights, Venues, Medals Awarded, Participating Nations, Medal Count
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