| Ceylon at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | CEY |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 4 (4 men and 0 women) in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Lucien Rosa |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Sri Lanka (1980-) | |
Ceylon (in which renamed Sri Lanka earlier this year) competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Four competitors, all men, took part in six events in two sports. [1]
Men's 100 metres
One shooter represented Ceylon in 1972.
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