1972 Summer Olympics medal table
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, took place in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August through 11 September 1972. A total of 7,134 athletes from 121 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 195 events from 23 sports.
The Munich Olympic Stadium (Olympiastadion) with the Radstadion, site of the cycling events, in the background
The East German delegation marching in the opening ceremonies of the 1972 Summer Olympics
Olga Korbut receiving her silver medal after tying Erika Zuchold in the uneven bars
East German Karin Janz during her gold medal-winning uneven bars routine
Soviet Union at the 1972 Summer Olympics
The Soviet Union (USSR) competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 371 competitors, 298 men and 73 women, took part in 180 events in 22 sports.
Aleksandr Medved, flag bearer of Soviet Union at the 1972 Summer Olympics opening ceremony