South Africa at the 1936 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | RSA (ZAF used at these Games) |
NOC | South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee |
in Berlin | |
Competitors | 32 (27 men, 5 women) in 6 sports |
Flag bearer | Clarke Scholtz [1] |
Medals Ranked 25th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
The Union of South Africa competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 32 competitors, 27 men and 5 women, took part in 26 events in 6 sports. [2]
Hurdler Sid Kiel, the holder of the South African record for the 110 metres hurdles, was selected in the South African delegation but boycotted to protest the antisemitism of the German government. [3]
Two cyclists, both men, represented South Africa in 1936.
South Africa had one rower participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1936. [4]
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XI Olympiad and officially branded as Berlin 1936, was an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona at the 29th IOC Session on 26 April 1931. The 1936 Games marked the second and most recent time the International Olympic Committee gathered to vote in a city that was bidding to host those Games. Later rule modifications forbade cities hosting the bid vote from being awarded the games.
Australia competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 32 competitors, 28 men and 4 women, took part in 26 events in 7 sports. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. In terms of medals won Berlin 1936 was Australia's poorest result at the Summer Olympics, winning just a single bronze in the Men's triple jump.
Canada competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 97 competitors, 79 men and 18 women, took part in 69 events in 12 sports.
Uruguay competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 37 competitors, all men, took part in 15 events in 6 sports.
The United States competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. The Americans finished second in the medal table behind the hosts. 359 competitors, 313 men and 46 women, took part in 127 events in 21 sports.
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 208 competitors, 171 men and 37 women, took part in 91 events in 17 sports. British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
Sweden competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 171 competitors, 163 men and 8 women, took part in 84 events in 17 sports.
Norway competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 70 competitors, 68 men and 2 women, took part in 43 events in 12 sports.
Austria competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 234 competitors, 217 men and 17 women, took part in 105 events in 19 sports.
Italy competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 244 competitors, 228 men and 16 women, took part in 99 events in 17 sports.
Switzerland competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 190 competitors, 184 men and 6 women, took part in 100 events in 21 sports.
The Kingdom of Hungary competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 216 competitors, 197 men and 19 women, took part in 104 events in 21 sports.
Czechoslovakia competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 190 competitors, 175 men and 15 women, took part in 102 events in 17 sports.
The Kingdom of Yugoslavia competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 93 competitors, 78 men and 15 women, took part in 59 events in 13 sports.
Poland competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 144 competitors, 127 men and 17 women took part in 55 events in 15 sports.
Belgium competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 150 competitors, 145 men and 5 women, participated in 72 events in 15 sports.
The Empire of Japan competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 179 athletes competed in 13 sports and also participated in art competitions. In art competitions, Japan won 2 bronze medals by Ryuji Fujita in paintings and also Sujaku Suzuki in drawing and water colours.
Brazil competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 73 competitors, 67 men and 6 women, took part in 37 events in 9 sports.
Rowing at the 1936 Summer Olympics featured seven events. The competitions were held from 11 to 14 August on a regatta course at Grünau on the Langer See.