| East Germany at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | GDR |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of the GDR |
| in Munich, West Germany 26 August–10 September 1972 | |
| Competitors | 297 (231 men and 66 women) in 18 sports |
| Flag bearer | Manfred Wolke |
| Medals Ranked 3rd |
|
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Germany (1896–1936, 1992–) United Team of Germany (1956–1964) | |
Athletes from East Germany (German Democratic Republic, called DDR in the opening ceremony) 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.[1]
- ^ "East Germany at the 1972 Munich Summer Games". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2011-08-09. Retrieved 2011-02-12.