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United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics

United States at the
1936 Summer Olympics
US flag 48 stars.svg
IOC code USA
NOC United States Olympic Committee
in Berlin
Competitors 359 (313 men and 46 women) in 21 sports
Flag bearer Wally O'Connor
Medals
Ranked 2nd
Gold Silver Bronze Total
24 20 12 56
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games

The United States competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. The Americans were second in the medals table to Germany. 359 competitors, 313 men and 46 women, took part in 127 events in 21 sports.

The men's basketball team won the gold medal. The players were as following.

Results

Roster

The men's eight-man team won the gold medal. The team consisted of the following:

Six cyclists, all men, represented the United States in 1936.

22 fencers, 19 men and 3 women, represented the United States in 1936.

16 gymnasts, 8 men and 8 women, represented the United States in 1936.

Three male pentathletes represented the United States in 1936.

Six shooters represented the United States in 1936.


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