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1936 Berlin Olympics

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The Summer Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany in 1936, where Jesse Owens won four gold medals during the era of Nazi rule and American racial segregation.

AP course connection

Topic 4.19: 4.19 African Americans and Sports

Unit 4

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