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Athletics At The 1936 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 Metres
The men's 200 metres sprint event at the 1936 Summer Olympics, 1936 Olympic Games took place between August 4 and August 5. There were 44 athletes from 22 nations competing. The maximum number of athletes per nation had been set at 3 since the 1930 Olympic Congress. The final was won by 0.4 seconds by American Jesse Owens, with silver going to Mack Robinson (athlete), Mack Robinson (brother of baseball's Jackie Robinson). Owens thus reached 3 gold medals in 1936 (along with the 100 metres and long jump), with the sprint relay still to come. The Netherlands earned its first medal in the men's 200 metres with Tinus Osendarp's bronze. Background This was the ninth appearance of the event, which was not held at the first Olympics in 1896 but has been on the program ever since. None of the six finalists from the 1932 Games returned. Jesse Owens was the favorite coming into the Games. He had already won both the 100 metres and the long jump in Berlin. Liechtenstein made its debut i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olympiastadion (Berlin)
The Olympiastadion (), also known in English language, English as the Berlin Olympic Stadium or simply the Olympic Stadium, is a sports stadium at Olympiapark Berlin in Berlin, Germany. It was originally designed by Werner March for the 1936 Summer Olympics. During the Olympics, the record attendance was thought to be over 100,000. Since renovations in 2004, the Olympiastadion has a permanent capacity of 74,475 seats and is the largest stadium in Germany for international football matches. The Olympiastadion is a UEFA stadium categories, UEFA category four stadium. Besides its use as an athletics stadium, the arena has built a footballing tradition. Since 1963, it has been the home of the Hertha BSC. It hosted three matches in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. It was renovated for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, when it hosted six matches, including the 2006 FIFA World Cup final, final. The DFB-Pokal final match is held each year there since 1985 DFB-Pokal final, 1985. The Olympiastadion Berlin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José De Almeida
José de Almeida (4 October 1904 – 20 February 1988) was a Brazilian sprinter. He competed in the 100 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References External links * 1904 births 1988 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1932 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Brazilian male sprinters Olympic athletes for Brazil Athletes from Rio de Janeiro (city) 20th-century Brazilian sportsmen {{Brazil-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyula Gyenes
Gyula Gyenes (20 February 1911 – 26 June 1988) was a Hungarian sprinter who competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Biography At the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, he competed in the men's 100 metres. Gyenes finished third behind Arthur Sweeney in the 220 yards event at the 1937 AAA Championships The 1937 AAA Championships was the 1937 edition of the annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the Amateur Athletic Association (AAA). It was held from 16 to 17 July 1937 at White City Stadium in London, England. The Championsh .... References 1911 births 1988 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Hungarian male sprinters Olympic athletes for Hungary Athletes from Budapest Hungarian Athletics Championships winners 20th-century Hungarian sportsmen {{Hungary-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Humber
Bruce Humber (11 October 1913 – 17 August 1988) was a Canadian sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References 1913 births 1988 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Canadian male sprinters Olympic track and field athletes for Canada Track and field athletes from Victoria, British Columbia 20th-century Canadian sportsmen {{Canada-sprint-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunnar Christensen
Gunnar Normandus Fjord Christensen (8 July 1913 in Copenhagen – 7 July 1986 in Odense) was a Danish track athlete, hammer thrower and police officer. Christensen competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, representing Denmark in the Men's 200 metres and 400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor running track, it is ... events. References External links DAF i tal Gunnar ChristensenBlå Atletikbog for Gunnar Christensen 1913 births 1986 deaths Danish male hammer throwers Danish male sprinters Danish police officers Athletes from Copenhagen Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Denmark 20th-century Danish sportsmen {{Denmark-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nemesio De Guzman
Nemesio de Guzman (December 8, 1916 – 1944) was a Filipino sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics. A native of Alaminos, Pangasinan, de Guzman served as a lieutenant with the Philippine Scouts. He was killed in action during World War II World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo .... References External links * 1916 births 1944 deaths Sportspeople from Pangasinan Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Filipino male sprinters Olympic track and field athletes for the Philippines Place of birth missing Filipino military personnel killed in World War II 20th-century Filipino sportsmen {{Philippines-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Sweeney
Arthur Wellington Sweeney (20 May 1909 – 27 December 1940) was an English athlete who competed for Great Britain at the 1936 Summer Olympics. Biography Born in Dublin, Ireland, Sweeney finished second behind József Sir in the AAA Championships 100 yards event and finished second behind Robin Murdoch in the 220 yards event at the 1934 AAA Championships. Because he was the highest placed British athlete in the 100 yards in 1934 he claimed the title of British champion. Shortly afterwards, Sweeney represented England at the 1934 Empire Games, where he won the gold medal in the 100 yards contest and in the 220 yards event. He was also a member of the English relay team which won the gold medal in the 4×110 yards competition. At the 1935 AAA Championships, Sweeney won the 100 yards AAA Championships title and became the national 220 yards champion by virtue of finishing second behind Tinus Osendarp. One year later he retained both the 100 and 220 yards titles at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Neckermann
Karl Neckermann (14 March 1911 in Mannheim – 7 March 1984 in Mannheim) was a German athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. Neckermann was a national champion in the 200 meters in 1935, a European champion in the 4 × 100 relay in 1938, and set a European record in the 100 metres The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at ... in 1939. References External links * 1911 births 1984 deaths German male sprinters Olympic athletes for Germany Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Mannheim Athletes from Karlsruhe (region) European Athletics Championships medalists 20th-century German sportsmen {{Germany-sprint-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Orr
Lee Pearce Orr (April 12, 1917 – July 27, 2009) was a Canadians, Canadian Track and field athletics, athlete who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was born in Saskatchewan, Canada and grew up in Monroe, Washington, United States. During high school, he participated in track and field events, as well as football and tennis. After high school, Orr ran for the Washington State University Cougars, where he was coached by Karl Schlademan. He worked as a stock boy for $35 a month to get through school in the days before athletic scholarships. The six-foot, 175 pound freshman dazzled his coaches. He went on to eight Pacific Coast North Division titles and an NCAA championship in the 440-yard run. And he and his brother Jack ran with the Cougar relay team that set a world record in June, 1937. Orr was inducted into the Washington Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1936 at the Berlin Olympics, he finished fifth in the 200 metre event but equaled the world record during the quarter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xaver Frick
Xaver Frick (22 February 1913 – 10 June 2009) was a Liechtensteiner Olympic track and field athlete and cross-country skier. Biography He was born in Balzers, Liechtenstein. He competed in track sprinting events in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and cross-country skiing at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. Frick is the only Liechtenstein athlete to date to have competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Frick was a founding member of both the National Sports Association and the first Liechtenstein National Olympic Committee A National Olympic Committee (NOC) is a national constituent of the worldwide Olympic movement. Subject to the controls of the International Olympic Committee, NOCs are responsible for organizing their people's participation in the Olympic Games ... (NOC). He served as the Secretary of the National Olympic Committee beginning at its founding in 1935. He later headed the country's NOC as President from 1963 until 1970. Frick serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Dondelinger
Pierre Dondelinger (29 January 1913 – 12 April 2000) was a French sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... Competition record References 1913 births 2000 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics French male sprinters Olympic athletes for France Place of birth missing 20th-century French sportsmen {{France-sprint-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masao Yazawa
Masao Yazawa (15 May 1915 – 11 December 2004) was a Japanese sprinter. He competed in the men's 200 metres and the men's 4 x 100 meters relay events at the 1936 Summer Olympics The 1936 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad () and officially branded as Berlin 1936, were an international multi-sport event held from 1 to 16 August 1936 in Berlin, then capital of Nazi Germany. Berlin won the bid to .... References External links * 1915 births 2004 deaths Place of birth missing Japanese male sprinters Olympic male sprinters Olympic athletes for Japan Athletes (track and field) at the 1936 Summer Olympics Japan Championships in Athletics winners 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-sprint-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
