The 1976 Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, took place in Montreal, Canada. This event featured over 6,000 athletes from 92 countries competing in 21 sports. It was notable for the absence of several countries, including New Zealand, due to a controversy over the participation of a rugby team from South Africa. The games were marked by the remarkable performance of Nadia Comăneci, who became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 in Olympic history. The event also saw the United States dominate the medal count, finishing with a total of 94 medals, including 34 golds.