WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Berlin Games were only a partial success for the Nazis. Germany finished top of the medal table ahead of their main rivals, the United States, but the Americans dominated the Athletics events with African American Jesse Owens winning four gold medals ahead of his blond, Aryan rivals.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 1 August 1936 the Games of the 11th Olympiad began in Berlin, in a climate of heightening political and racial persecution in Nazi Germany.

Detailed explanation-3: -In an attempt to signal Germany’s return to the world community after defeat in World War I, the International Olympic Committee awarded the games to Germany in 1931, before Adolf Hitler rose to power.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 1936 Olympic games were held in Berlin, Germany. There were 19 sports on the program, five more than in 1932. The sports of basketball, canoeing, handball, football and polo were added to the program.