Great Britain at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | GBR |
NOC | British Olympic Association |
in Munich | |
Competitors | 284 (210 men and 74 women) in 18 sports |
Flag bearers | David Broome (opening) Richard Meade (closing) |
Medals Ranked 12th |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
1906 Intercalated Games |
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 284 competitors, 210 men and 74 women, took part in 159 events in 18 sports.[1] British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
The Great Britain team included 69-year-old equestrian Lorna Johnstone - the oldest British athlete ever to appear in the Olympic Games.