Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Revisionist History’ podcast examines the 1936 Olympics and how Hitler ‘gave us the Olympics we have today’ In a conversation with JTA, Gladwell explains Hitler’s lasting influence on the Olympics and gives his take on the veracity of calls to ban Israeli athletes from international competition.
International Olympics Committee removes tweeted video celebrating 1936 Berlin Olympics The Nazis used those Games to spread their propaganda and showcase Germany as a model country.
French Olympian apologizes for comparing Rio fans to Berlin games After Brazilian fans booed pole vaulter Renaud Lavillenie until he cried, he compared himself to Jesse Owens in 1936.
