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Hitler’s Olympics, Part 2: Pangloss, Polonius, Prufrock

Revisionist History

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Olympics, History, and the Shadows of Totalitarianism

This chapter explores the lavish gatherings of the International Olympic Committee and a prominent figure's transition from athlete to IOC leadership, drawing parallels to legendary heroes. Additionally, it examines Hitler's rise in Germany, the exclusion of Jews from sports, and the impact of totalitarianism on athletic history.

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