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Revisited: fascism and farce at the 1936 Olympics – Forgotten Stories of Football podcast

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Olympic Ironies and Political Tensions

This chapter explores the amateur spirit of the 1936 Olympics, highlighting humorous preparations by teams and the competitive tension of early matches. It also examines the intertwining of sports and politics during the games, particularly through the lens of the German team's performance and the surprising victory of Norway over Germany.

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