| Gabon at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | GAB |
| NOC | Comité Olympique Gabonais |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 1 (man) in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Matias Moussobou |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Gabon competed in the Olympic Games for the first time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany from August 26, 1972 to September 11, 1972. [1] They sent one athlete, Joseph Mbouroukounda, who competed in boxing in the Men's Featherweight category. [2]
| Athlete | Event | 1 Round | 2 Round | 3 Round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
| Joseph Mbourokounda | Featherweight |  Rudolf Vogel (SUI)L 2-3 | did not advance | |||||
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