| 1972 World Field Archery Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Gorizia, Italy |
| Start date | 16 September |
| End date | 17 September |
| Competitors | 69 from 17 nations |
The 1972 World Field Archery Championships were held in Gorizia, Italy. [1] [2] [3]
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instinctive Men's individual |  Leif Berggren | Kjell Karlsson |  Veijo Sarvi |
| Freestyle Men's individual |  John Williams | Dennis McComak | Erik Karlsson |
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instinctive Women's individual | Ingegerd Grandqvist |  Barbara Fielding | Eunice Schewe |
| Freestyle Women's individual | Maureen Bechdolt | Maj-Britt Johansson | Irma Danielsson |
No team event held at this championships.
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