In the Olympic Games of 1932, controversy arose due to the actions of an Italian athlete.

a. True

b. False

It is not true that there was a controversy involving the actions of an Italian athlete. The controversy that happened during 1932 Summer Olympics was when nine time Finnish Olympic gold medalist Paavo Nurmi was prevented to compete for the marathon. Another controversy was caused by a Swedish equestrian named Bertil Sandstrom.