208 competitors, 171 men and 37 women, took part in 91 events in 17 sports.

[1] British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.

Eleven cyclists, all men, represented Great Britain in 1936.

18 fencers, 16 men and 2 women, represented Great Britain in 1936.

Great Britain had 18 rowers participate in five out of seven rowing events in 1936.