August 01, 2024
For the 1936 Games, the International Olympic Committee gave Germany, then under Nazi control, an ultimatum: allow qualified Jewish athletes to join the national team, or the Olympics would not be held in Berlin. Helene Mayer, a fencer with a Jewish father and Christian mother, was the only Jewish person allowed to compete for Germany. She won silver.
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7 Significant Political Events at the Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are a time when many nations come together to celebrate athleticism and mental strength. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) aims to promote sport competition and education free of any discrimination, “in a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.” The Olympics are a
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