Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, represented which country?
United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics The United States competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. The Americans were second in the medals table to Germany. 359 competitors, 313 men and 46 women, took part in 127 events in 21 sports. The men's basketball team won the gold medal. The players were as following. Results Roster The men's eight-man team won the gold medal. The team consisted of the following: Six cyclists, all men, represented the United States in 1936. 22 fencers, 19 men and 3 women, represented the United States in 1936. 16 gymnasts, 8 men
Germany at the 1936 Summer Olympics Germany at the 1936 Summer Olympics Nazi Germany was the host nation and top medal recipient for the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. 433 competitors, 389 men and 44 women, took part in 143 events in 22 sports. Twelve cyclists, all men, represented Germany in 1936. 16 fencers, 13 men and 3 women, represented Germany in 1936. Three male pentathletes represented Germany in 1936, with Gotthard Handrick winning gold. Germany had 26 rowers participate in seven out of seven rowing events in 1936. Nine shooters represented Germany in 1936. In the 25 m pistol event Cornelius van Oyen won gold