Heros, firsts, records and upsets: A timeline of the 1976 Montreal Olympics

It was plagued by venuecost overruns, doping allegations and a boycott, but for 16 days in 1976, Montreal was the focus of the world as the 21st Olympic Games unfurled.

As with everyinstalmentof the Olympics,records were set,favourites wereupset andstars were made.

Teenaged Romanian gymnast Nadia Comanecileft the city as the indisputable Olympicsdarling, the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.

Montreal was also where Bruce Jennerbecame a household name. The American, who now identifies as a transgender woman and goes by Caitlyn, won gold in the decathlon, earning theunofficialtitle of the world's best athlete.

But the feats of theRomanian wunderkind and the American hero were only two highlights from Montreal's turn as an Olympic city.Here are a few more memorable moments.