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Sporting event delegation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Union of South Africa competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 32 competitors, 27 men and 5 women, took part in 26 events in 6 sports.[2]
South Africa at the 1936 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | RSA |
NOC | South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee |
Website | www |
in Berlin | |
Competitors | 32 (27 men, 5 women) in 6 sports |
Flag bearer | Clarke Scholtz[1] |
Medals Ranked 25th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Hurdler Sid Kiel, the holder of the South African record for the 110 metres hurdles, was selected in the South African delegation but boycotted to protest the antisemitism of the German government.[3]
Two cyclists, both men, represented South Africa in 1936.
South Africa had one rower participate in one out of seven rowing events in 1936.[4]
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