This chapter examines the complex narratives of the 1936 Berlin Olympics, juxtaposing its glamorous image with the oppressive Nazi regime that hosted it. It also highlights the storytelling power of the Olympics, the impact of notable filmmaker Bud Greenspan, and the lasting cultural identities formed during the games.
The most famous athlete in Berlin was the American sprinter Jesse Owens, and one of the most famous stories from those Games was the unexpected, heartwarming encounter Owens had with the German long jumper Luz Long. The friendship between the two athletes would serve as a symbol of how sports can overcome national antagonisms. We wonder: What really happened at the long jump pit that day?
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