The Winter Olympics of Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936: A Cold Prelude
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After welcoming Germany back to the Olympics in 1928, the IOC awards the 1936 Olympic hosting duties to Germany in 1931. Two years later, Adolf Hitler comes to power and the Nazis seize control of Germany. The resort town Garmisch-Partenkirchen is then selected to host the Winter Games leading up to the infamous Summer Games in Berlin 1936, injecting their politics into the Olympic movement. The IV Olympiad would feature some old favorites from prior Games, the addition of alpine skiing to the program, and a British conspiracy in the ice hockey tournament.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936 Winter Olympics - Athletes, Medals & Results
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