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Olympics 1936 - Berlin, Germany
No. of countries: 49
No. of athletes: 4066 - (3738 m + 328 w)
No. of events: 129
Nazi propaganda games. Jews in many countries tried to arrange a boycott. First time the Olympic flame is brought to the games from
Olympia. First televised games.
American Jesse Owens wins four gold medals in track and field. Adolf Hitler received an important phone call for each of Owens' prize ceremonies.