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The Darkest Day in the history of the Olympics took place 50 years ago today as 11 Israeli athletes were slain by Palestinian terrorists at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games

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Len Ferman
Sep 05, 2022
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MUNICH, WEST GERMANY - September 5, 1972

I have traveled back virtually to witness the worst day in the history of the Olympics.

It’s been just hours since Mark Spitz won his 7th gold medal. All 7 golds were won in world record time.

But there is no celebration going on.

Instead the unthinkable is happening 50 years ago today at the 1972 Munich Olymp…

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