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Olympic power, boycotts, and Brundage cited at Munich
The article profiles Avery Brundage, leader of the Olympic establishment, detailing his stance during the Munich Games. It notes threats of a African states boycott over Rhodesia and the deaths of Israeli athletes, with critics accusing officials of betraying Olympic peace. It recalls earlier Berlin Games controversies and Brundage’s support for Nazi-aligned positions, including praise after Nazi Germany visits and his leadership roles within the IOC.
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