Revisionist History
Hitler’s Olympics, Part 5: The Amateur’s Hour
Jul 25, 2024
Margaret Lambert, a German Jewish high jumper, shares her profound experiences facing discrimination during the Nazi regime. She dives into her passionate quest for Olympic greatness amid political turmoil and the exclusion from local sports clubs. The discussion explores the moral dilemmas faced by Avery Brundage, president of the American Olympic Committee, as he balanced ambition with the stark realities of anti-Semitism and propaganda at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Her story highlights the clash between Olympic ideals and the urgent need for equality in sports.
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- 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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