Germany was the host nation and top medal recipient at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. 433 competitors, 389 men and 44 women, took part in 143 events in 22 sports. The total of 38 gold and 101 total medals still stands as a record medal tally for unified Germany.

Medalists

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Athletics

Basketball

First round

Winners advanced to the second round, while losers competed in the first consolation round for another chance to move on.

Second round

Winners advanced to the third round, while losers competed in the second consolation round for another chance to move on.

Second consolation round

Winners advanced to the third round.

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

Twelve cyclists, all men, represented Germany in 1936.

Diving

Equestrian

Fencing

16 fencers, 13 men and 3 women, represented Germany in 1936.

Field hockey

Group B

Semi-finals

Gold medal match

Football

First round

Quarter-finals

Gymnastics

Handball

Preliminary round

Group A

Final round

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Germany in 1936, with Gotthard Handrick winning gold.

Polo

Rowing

Germany had 26 rowers participate in seven out of seven rowing events in 1936.

Sailing

Shooting

Nine shooters represented Germany in 1936. In the 25 m pistol event, Cornelius van Oyen won gold and Heinrich Hax won silver.

Swimming

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling

Art competitions