... off a certain race from entering the Olympics. They may start the particular sport because of the stereotype. Stacking is where players are put into positions and sports based of their ethnic background. A linked theory is called 'centrality'; this is where the dominant group in society does the dominant role in a team. There has always been racism in the Olympics one of the biggest issues was in 1936 at the Berlin games. Jesse Owens, (one of the greatest track and field athletes of all times) came to the Games holding two world records, one in the running broad jump and the 100m dash. He won them again in the Games and also won the 200m and was a member of the winning U.S. relay team. In all four events, Owens either equalled the existing Olympic record or broke world records. He went home with four gold medals. His three ...

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