Participating Nations
A total of 49 nations attended the Berlin Olympics, up from 37 in 1932. Five nations made their first official Olympic appearance at these Games: Afghanistan, Bermuda, Bolivia, Costa Rica and Liechtenstein.
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- Haiti, also took part in the Opening Ceremony, but its lone athlete (a weightlifter) withdrew from competition.
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