American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in the 100 meters, the 200m, the ...

The image of Owens — one of 18 Black athletes on the U.S. team — atop the podium and surrounded by individuals giving the Nazi salute has become part of Olympic lore.

In a conversation with JTA, Gladwell explains Hitler’s lasting influence on the Olympics and gives his take on the veracity of calls to ban Israeli athletes from international competition.

The 1936 Berlin Olympics were planned as a grand display of Nazi power, designed to project an image of German superiority and national pride to the world.

Hitler's Olympics. Special | 44m 16s Video has Closed Captions | CC. The 1936 Berlin games from early plans to the Nazi takeover and global spectacle. Aired 07/01/2024 | Expires 07/01/2026 ...

An official 1936 Olympic card shows the Jewish trifecta on the podium with Mayer performing the Nazi salute. While some might frown at the spectacle, Mayer’s family survived the Holocaust.

Opinion Paris overturned the Olympics’ Nazi traditions. L.A. 2028 can follow its example. The Nazis used the 1936 Games as a propaganda tool. Paris upended that history.

The image of Owens — one of 18 Black athletes on the U.S. team — atop the podium and surrounded by individuals giving the Nazi salute has become part of Olympic lore.

American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in the 100 meters, the 200m, the 4x100m relay and the long jump – made him a track and field great.

American Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin – he won four gold medals in the 100 meters, the 200m, the 4x100m relay and the long jump – made him a track and field great.