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South Africa at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Sporting event delegation
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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]
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IOC codeRSA
(ZAF used at these Games)
(ZAF used at these Games)
Competitors32 (27 men, 5 women) in 6 sports
FlagbearerClarke Scholtz[1]
| South Africa at the 1936 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | RSA (ZAF used at these Games) |
| NOC | South African Olympic and Empire Games Association |
| 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) | |
Medalists
Silver
- Charles Catterall – Boxing, Men's Featherweight
Athletics
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]
Boxing
Cycling
Two cyclists, both men, represented South Africa in 1936.
