| Finland at the 1976 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | FIN |
| NOC | Finnish Olympic Committee |
| Website | sport |
| in Montreal, Camada July 17-August 1, 1976 | |
| Competitors | 83 (77 men and 6 women) in 14 sports |
| Flag bearer | Lasse Virén |
| Medals Ranked 11th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Finland competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 83 competitors, 77 men and 6 women, took part in 63 events in 14 sports. [1]
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Men's Individual Competition:
Men's 800 metres
Men's 5.000 metres
Gold Medal)Men's 10.000 metres
Gold Medal)Men's 4 × 400 m Relay
Men's Marathon
Men's Discus Throw
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