A Record Breaking Event

The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games

A Record-Breaking Event

The 1936 Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, were held in Berlin, Germany, from August 1 to August 16. The Games were attended by 3,963 athletes from 49 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), competing in a total of 129 events in 19 sports. This was the highest number of participating athletes and events in Olympic history at that time.

Highlights and Medal Winners

The 1936 Games were marked by several notable achievements. Thirteen-year-old Marjorie Gestring of the United States won the gold medal in springboard diving, becoming the youngest female gold medalist in Olympic history. Jesse Owens of the United States won four gold medals in the sprint and long jump events, becoming the most successful athlete at the Games.

The official medal table of the 1936 Olympic Games can be found at the website of the International Olympic Committee. The United States topped the medal table with 56 gold medals, followed by Germany with 33 gold medals and Italy with 22 gold medals.

Legacy and Controversy

The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games were held under the shadow of Nazi Germany, which sought to use the Games as a platform for its own propaganda. Despite this, the Games were also a moment of great athletic achievement and celebration. The 1936 Games left a lasting legacy on the Olympic movement, and the records set at the Games continue to inspire athletes to this day.