How many African Americans participated in the 1936 Olympics?

Eighteen Black athletes represented the United States in the 1936 Olympics. African-Americans dominated the popular track and field events. Many American journalists hailed the victories of Jesse Owens and other Blacks as a blow to the Nazi myth of Aryan supremacy. read more

In 1936, 18 or 19 African-Americans participated in the summer Olympics. (Source #1: The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936: African American Voices and "Jim Crow" America; Source #2 : American Experience) Jesse Owens is the most well-known participant (and gold medalist). read more

The United States high jump team swept their event at the Olympics. From left to right: Delos Thurber (bronze), Cornelius Johnson (gold), and David Albritton (silver). Johnson cleared the bar at 6 feet, 8 inches, an Olympic record. August 2, 1936. read more

The documentary 'Olympic Pride, American Prejudice,' about the African-Americans who competed at the '36 Olympics, has a release date. The documentary 'Olympic Pride, American Prejudice,' about the African-Americans who competed at the '36 Olympics, has a release date. read more