South Africa at the 1936 Summer Olympics

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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.[1]

Medalists

Silver

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 1936 Summer Olympics

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.[2]

Boxing

Main article: Boxing at the 1936 Summer Olympics

Cycling

Main article: Cycling at the 1936 Summer Olympics

Two cyclists, both men, represented South Africa in 1936.

Individual road race
Sprint
Time trial

Rowing

Main article: Rowing at the 1936 Summer Olympics

Wrestling

Main article: Wrestling at the 1936 Summer Olympics

Art competitions

Main article: Art competitions at the 1936 Summer Olympics

References

  1. ^ "South Africa at the 1936 Berlin Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  2. ^ Players / South Africa / Sid Kiel – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 May 2015.

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