Boris Onishchenko later it was reported he had been called before Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev for a personal scolding. Boris Onishchenko Boris Grigoryevich Onishchenko (Борис Григорьевич Онищенко; also transliterated as Onyshchenko, Onishenko, Onischenko; born 19 September 1937) is a former Soviet modern pentathlete who competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics. He was a multiple Olympic and world champion, but was disqualified for cheating at the 1976 Summer Olympics and banned for life from sports. Having already earned his country an Olympic medal earlier in Mexico City and Munich, Onishchenko entered the event as a three-time world champion. After the
Australia at the 1976 Summer Paralympics Richards represented Australia in the women's pair open event and finished last with no victories. John Kestel and Margaret Ross competed in the mixed pairs open event. They won all their games and as a result, placed first in their division. This gave Australia the only medal in Dartchery in the 1976 Summer Paralympics Games In 1976, Goalball officially became a medal sport for the first time and was contested by men. Australia however, did not send a team to compete in the men's goal ball event. Australia represented by: Men – Robert Farmer, James Handbridge, Eric Magennis, Bruce Thwaite