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THE OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS AND CHALLENGERS

ABC 04/17/1976
Brue Jenner, Telly Savalas


Produced for Wrigley Gum, this one hour documentary special hosted by Telly Savalas, gives the audience a rare glimpse into the private lives and training practices of eleven Russian athletes and twelve American athletes in preparation for the Olympic Games. The show depicts the will power and Determination of the world's greatest athletes readying them-Selves for the world's greatest athletic competition. Olympic Champion Bruce Jenner is featured.