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Revisionist History

Hitler’s Olympics, Part 5: The Amateur’s Hour

Jul 25, 2024
36:25
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A Jewish high-jumper faces discrimination in Nazi Germany, while Avery Brundage grapples with moral dilemmas. The episode examines Olympic participation under Nazi influence, Brundage's alignment with Nazis, and a Jewish female athlete's struggle during the 1936 Olympics. It also touches on identity theft prevention and the challenges faced by marginalized athletes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Margaret Lambert faced discrimination as a Jewish athlete in Nazi Germany, hindering her Olympic dreams.
  • Avery Brundage prioritized Olympic values over addressing discrimination, enabling the 1936 Berlin Olympics to proceed.

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Margaret Lambert's Early Athletic Success and Discrimination

Margaret Lambert, an Olympic-level athlete, excelled in high jump due to her natural athletic abilities. However, in 1933 as Hitler rose to power, Lambert faced discrimination for being Jewish, being expelled from her sports club and denied opportunities to compete.

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