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Canada's 474-member Olympic team, led by runner Abby Hoffman of Toronto, marches in to a standing ovation
Canada's 474-member Olympic team, led by runner Abby Hoffman of Toronto, marches in to a standing ovation

Canada's 474-member Olympic team, led by runner Abby Hoffman of Toronto, marches in to a standing ovation

Date7/19/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: Canada's 474-member Olympic team; led by runner Abby Hoffman of Toronto; marches in to a standing ovation.
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Object NumberTSPA_0096709F
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