The main outcome of the 1936 Berlin Olympics was the intense international spotlight on Nazi Germany, showcasing its propaganda while also challenging notions of Aryan superiority. American athlete Jesse Owens, an African American, countered the Nazi ideology by winning four gold medals, demonstrating racial excellence and undermining Hitler's racial theories. The Games also marked significant advancements in sports broadcasting and technology, bringing a global audience to the event. Despite its success as a sporting event, the Olympics symbolized the complexities of international relations and the manipulation of sport for ideological purposes.