The 1936 Olympic Games: A Record-Breaking Event
The Largest Olympic Games to Date
The 1936 Olympic Games, held in Berlin, Germany, were the largest Olympic Games to date. With 3,963 athletes from 49 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participating in a total of 129 events in 19 sports, the Games were a testament to the growing popularity of the Olympic movement.
A Table of Champions
The official medal table of the 1936 Games is a testament to the incredible athletes who competed in Berlin. Germany topped the table with 33 gold medals, followed by the United States with 24 gold medals. A total of 29 countries won at least one medal, demonstrating the global reach of the Olympic Games.
Medals and Milestones
The 1936 Games were also marked by several notable achievements. Twelve-year-old Inge Sorensen of Denmark became the youngest medallist ever in an Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in the 200m breaststroke. Jesse Owens of the United States won four gold medals in the sprint and long jump events, becoming the most successful athlete to compete in a single Olympic Games.
Additional Resources
- Official website of the 1936 Olympic Games
- Wikipedia article on the 1936 Olympic Games
- Official results of the 1936 Olympic Games
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