Sports
Medals were awarded in 17 events in 6 sports (8 disciplines).
- Alpine skiing (2)
- Bobsleigh (2)
- Figure skating (3)
- Ice hockey (1)
- Nordic skiing
- Cross-country skiing (3)
- Nordic combined (1)
- Ski jumping (1)
- Speed skating (4)
Read more about this topic: 1936 Winter Olympics
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—Gayle Gardner, U.S. sports reporter. As quoted in Sports Illustrated, p. 87 (June 17, 1991)