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  1. 1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

    The 1936 Summer Olympics (German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1936), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad (German: Spiele der XI. Olympiade) and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an …

  2. Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results

    Relive the moments that went down in history at the 1936 summer Olympics in Berlin. Access official videos, results, galleries, sport and athletes.

  3. Berlin 1936 Olympic Games - Encyclopedia Britannica

    6 days ago · Berlin 1936 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Berlin that took place August 1–16, 1936. The Berlin Games were the 10th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The event was …

  4. 1936 Olympics: Berlin Games and the Nazi Regime | Holocaust …

    Apr 7, 2025 · On August 1, 1936, Hitler opened the XI Summer Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Inaugurating a new Olympic ritual, a lone runner arrived bearing a torch carried by relay from the site …

  5. Olympedia – 1936 Summer Olympics Overview

    Berlin had been promised the 1916 Olympic Games, which were never held because of World War I. Twenty years later, the Olympics came to Berlin, as the world hovered on the brink of another, even …

  6. How the 1936 Berlin Olympics Became a Nazi Showcase - HISTORY

    Jul 16, 2024 · Adolf Hitler oversaw an Olympic Games that was staged to glorify himself and Nazi-led Germany. In 1931, the International Olympic Committee awarded Berlin—the German capital …

  7. Berlin 1936 - Olympic Games Winners

    Games of the 11 Olympiad, 1936 in Berlin. Common information, bid history, medal count table, sports and the most medal winners of the Summer Olympics 1936.

  8. The Berlin Olympics

    The 1936 Berlin Olympics were hosted by Nazi Germany, showcasing grandeur and propaganda under Adolf Hitler. Jesse Owens' triumph challenged Aryan supremacy, while Leni Riefenstahl's films …

  9. Triumph and Tragedy: The 1936 Olympics in Berlin - Sports History …

    Feb 23, 2024 · Journey back to the 1936 Berlin Olympics, a stage where athletic prowess clashed with political propaganda. Witness the triumphs of Jesse Owens and Helene Mayer amidst the backdrop …

  10. The 1936 Berlin Olympics | Imperial War Museums

    The eleventh Olympic Games were held in Berlin in 1936 and presented the Nazis with an opportunity to show off their regime to the world. Berlin had been selected to host the 1936 Olympic Games before …