Were the Olympics better when it was not only a competition between nations but also a competition between races? I think most people agree that one of the finest moments in Olympic history was Jesse Owens winning the gold in the Berlin Olympics which was made possible by racial uniformity on the German side. I ask this question because now even the idea of the Olympics as a competition between nations is getting reduced to essentially a competition between national club teams with expedited citizenships and such. I’m reminded of how the UFC used to be not only a competition between individuals but also more of a competition of styles. With the advent of the idea of mixed martial arts, skill levels have really improved, but it might not be as interesting.