"The site on the western edge of Berlin is where athletes from all over the world headed 76 years ago to take part in the most infamous Olympic Games in history.
But the athlete's accommodation has been largely left to rot since it was abandoned by Soviet forces in 1992 with only 25 of the 145 original buildings remaining - including the crumbling swimming pool, gym, theatre and dining hall."
Photo at right: Jesse Owens won four gold medals and was the star of the Games in the world's eye
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Dilapidated: View of the House of Nations, which housed the many kitchens and dining halls in the 1936 Olympic village |