1936 Summer Olympics Medal Table
Nazi Germany Dominates Berlin Games
Germany, under Nazi rule, led the medal table at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin.
Berlin hosted the 11th Summer Olympic Games in 1936, during a period of Nazi rule in Germany. The official medal table ranks the participating nations by the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals won by their athletes.
Germany topped the table with 33 gold medals, 26 silver medals, and 30 bronze medals for a total of 89 medals. The United States came in second with 24 gold medals, 20 silver medals, and 12 bronze medals for a total of 56 medals. Hungary finished third with 10 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 5 bronze medals for a total of 16 medals.
The 1936 Berlin Games were marked by controversy and political tension, with some countries boycotting the event in protest of Nazi Germany's policies. Despite this, the Games were a major sporting event and showcased the achievements of athletes from around the world.
The full medal table for the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin can be found on the official website of the International Olympic Committee.
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