When Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party take control of Germany in 1933, they inherit the 1936 Olympic hosting duties, which they decide will provide the perfect opportunity to present Aryan superiority to the world. After “warming up” to their hosting duties during the Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany prepares to have the world’s eyes on them during the Summer Games in Berlin. Racial discrimination, rumors of boycotts, and blatant propaganda efforts cast a dark cloud over the Olympic movement in one of the most infamous sporting events of all time.

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Sources:

Olympedia – 1936 Summer Olympics Overview

1936 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia

Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results

The 1936 Olympic torch relay was far from Hitler's Aryan dream | Tom McNab | The Guardian

Book: Total Olympics by Jeremy Fuchs