The 1972 Summer Olympics were held in Munich, West Germany. 29 events in swimming were contested. There were a total of 532 participants from 52 countries competing.
Mark Spitz, winner of the 100-metre freestyle, 200-metre freestyle, 100-metre butterfly, 200-metre butterfly, 4 × 100-metre freestyle relay, 4 × 200-metre freestyle relay, and 4 × 100-metre medley relay.
Mike Burton, winner of the 1500-metre freestyle.
Gunnar Larsson, winner of the 200-metre individual medley and 400-metre individual medley.
Shane Gould, winner of the 200-metre freestyle, 400-metre freestyle, and 200-metre individual medley.
Sandy Neilson
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Sandra Lynn Neilson, also known by her married name Sandy Bell, is an American former competition swimmer, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and former world record-holder.
Swimming at the 1972 Summer Olympics
…Gould remains the only woman in history to have claimed five medals in solo events in swimming at a single Olympic Games. Another 15-years-old, American Sandy Neilson, won three gold medals. The Olympic record was broken at least once in all 29 events. In 20 of those events, a new world record was set…
Neilson in 1972