Before the Olympics , a boycott started , many people did not want to participate in the games because they questions Hitler ' s motives and the mortality of his Olympic games . - A German paper , the Völkischer Beobachter wrote in the strongest terms that Jews and Black people should not be allowed to participate in the Games .... this is what initially started the boycott . -Before the 1936 Olympic games , Hitler was already rising to power . -Hitler saw the Olympics as a good way to promote his government and racial ideas and views . -During the Olympic games , Hitler camouflaged most of his hidden agendas to impress others and make Germany seem peaceful . Incite : How Lutz Lang and Jesse Owen Changed the Olympics Hitler was not very fond of Jesse Owens because he was African American . Despite Hitlers views and opinions , Jesse went to the Olympics anyway and won four gold medals . During the long jump competition Jesse made friends with a German by the name of Lutz Lang . The two remained friends until Lutz died in World War Two . So how did they changed the olympics ? Lutz befriended Jesse , a black man . They showed true Olympic and non racial spirit and remained friends until death , even though their friendship was looked down upon by Hitler . Conclusion The 1936 Olympics were one of the most famous Olympics . It differed from any of the others . Through this presentation we have discovered and talked about the political context of this Olympics , Lutz , Jesse , and how this olympics changed the
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