How did Hitler react at the victory of Negro athletes at the Berlin Games in 1936?

Balder von Schirach, Reich governor of Vienna, claimed Hitler said after the 100 meter dash victory by Jesse Owens:

"The Americans should be ashamed of themselves, letting Negroes win their medals for them. I shall not shake hands with this Negro. Do you really think that I will allow myself to be photographed shaking hands with a Negro?"

Whether this is true or not is not known but very much possible. Hitler did not shake hands with any athletes, including Germans, after the first day.

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