For two weeks in August 1936, Nazi Germany achieved an astonishing propaganda coup when it staged the Olympic Games in Berlin. Hiding their anti-Semitism and plans for territorial expansion, the Nazis exploited the Olympic ideal, dazzling visiting spectators and journalists alike with an image of a tolerant country.

Originally published: 2006.

The most evil place -- Playing under the Nazis -- Propaganda and politics -- The boycott threat -- Best interests of sport -- The winter games -- The Nazis' Olympia -- Across national frontiers -- Let the games begin -- A flying start -- Myth and reality -- Gold standard -- Last hurrahs -- Ghosts.