Diving into the Depths of Drama: Eighteen Hair-Raising Controversial Moments in Olympic History

1936 Berlin Olympics: Jesse Owens vs. Hitler's Aryan Supremacy

The 1936 Olympics in Berlin were fraught with political tension. Adolf Hitler intended to use the games to showcase the supposed superiority of the Aryan race. However, African-American athlete Jesse Owens shattered this myth by winning four gold medals. Despite this, rumors circulated that Hitler had snubbed Owens, adding to the controversy.