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198027 minGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Olympic Spirit

198027 minGdocumentary

5.5/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

The 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid are documented through various events and athlete performances during the competition.

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Drummond Challis

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The 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid are documented through various events and athlete performances during the competition.

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A documentary covering the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid.

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