Germany at the 1936 Summer Olympics |
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Flag of Germany in 1936
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IOC code | GER | ||||||||
NOC | German Olympic Sports Confederation | ||||||||
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in Berlin | |||||||||
Competitors | 433 (389 men and 44 women) in 22 sports | ||||||||
Flag bearer | Hans Fritsch | ||||||||
Medals Ranked 1st |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |||||||||
Other related appearances | |||||||||
1906 Intercalated Games Saar (1952) United Team of Germany (1956–1964) East Germany (1968–1988) West Germany (1968–1988) |
Nazi Germany was the host nation and top medal recipient for the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. 433 competitors, 389 men and 44 women, took part in 143 events in 22 sports.
Twelve cyclists, all men, represented Germany in 1936.
16 fencers, 13 men and 3 women, represented Germany in 1936.
Three male pentathletes represented Germany in 1936, with Gotthard Handrick winning gold.
Nine shooters represented Germany in 1936. In the 25 m pistol event Cornelius van Oyen won gold and Heinrich Hax won silver.