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
East Germany at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Athletes from East Germany competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 297 competitors, 231 men and 66 women, took part in 161 events in 18 sports.
East German team at the opening ceremony