| Ireland at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | IRL |
| NOC | Olympic Federation of Ireland |
| Website | olympics |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 59 in 12 sports |
| Flag bearer | Ronnie McMahon |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Great Britain (1896–1920) | |
Ireland competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 59 competitors, 51 men and 8 women, took part in 54 events in 12 sports. [1] No Irish athletes received an Olympic medal in their sport.
Men's 400 metres
Men's 800 metres
Men's 1.500 metres
Men's 5.000 metres
Men's 10.000 metres
Men's 3.000 metres Steeplechase
Men's Marathon
Men's Shot Put
Women's 800 metres
Women's 1.500 metres
Women's 100m Hurdles
Women's Pentathlon
Men's Welterweight 67 kg Joe Darcy unable to compete due to injury.
Men's Light Middleweight (– 71 kg)
Four cyclists represented Ireland in 1972.
One fencer represented Ireland in 1972.
Men's Single Sculls
Ireland contested the Finn, Flying Dutchman, Tempest and Dragon class sailing events. [2] The highest finishers were David Wilkins and Sean Whitaker, who ranked 8th in the Tempest event. [3] The Dragon event, in which Ireland ranked 16th, was contested by a crew that included Robin Hennessy, Treen Morris, Harry Byrne and Joe McMenamin. [4] MacMenamin, who was "six weeks shy of his 60th birthday" at the time, was Ireland's oldest Olympic athlete. [5]
Four male shooters represented Ireland in 1972.
Men's 100m Freestyle
Norway was represented at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich by the Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports. 112 competitors, 101 men and 11 women, took part in 70 events in 15 sports.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich for the last time as the "Republic of China". The ROC would not return to the Olympics until 1984 and under the name "Chinese Taipei" due to objections by the People's Republic of China over the political status of Taiwan.
France competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 227 competitors, 197 men and 30 women, took part in 132 events in 18 sports.
Sweden competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 131 competitors, 104 men and 27 women, took part in 90 events in 18 sports.
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. British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
Canada competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, held from 26 August to 11 September 1972. 208 competitors, 158 men and 50 women, took part in 136 events in 18 sports. As the country hosted the next Olympics in Montreal, the Canadian flag was raised at the closing ceremony.
Australia competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. 168 competitors, 139 men and 29 women, took part in 110 events in 20 sports.
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 242 competitors, 176 men and 66 women, took part in 148 events in 17 sports. British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
Ireland competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 44 competitors, 41 men and 3 women, took part in 34 events in 10 sports.
Finland competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. 105 competitors, 99 men and 6 women, took part in 71 events in 16 sports.
Ireland competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. 47 competitors, 44 men and 3 women, took part in 38 events in 11 sports. In partial support of the American-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics, Ireland competed under the Olympic Flag instead of its national flag.
The Irish Sailing Association, also known as Irish Sailing, is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating and windsurfing in Ireland.
Spain competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 321 competitors, 216 men and 105 women, took part in 165 events in 27 sports.
Ireland competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. 61 competitors, 52 men and 9 women, took part in 47 events in 12 sports.
Athletes from East Germany 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.
Zimbabwe competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. This was the fifth time that Zimbabwe had competed at an Olympic Games with the first three as Rhodesia. 15 competitors, 12 men and 3 women, took part in 18 events in 5 sports.
Ghana competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.
Zimbabwe competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
Athletes from Trinidad and Tobago competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Trinidad and Tobago was represented by nineteen athletes and nine officials, competing in athletics, cycling, sailing, and swimming.
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. 189 competitors, 163 men and 26 women, took part in 108 events in 17 sports.
1972 Munich - Sailing in Kiel [..] Tempest: David Wilkins, Sean Whitaker [..] Dragon: Robin Hennessy, Harry Byrne, Owen Delany [..] Finn: Kevin McLaverty [..] Flying Dutchman: Harold Cudmore, Richard O'Shea [..] Reserves: Curly Morris, Joe McMenamin
at the 1972 Munich Olympics [..] Joe McMenamin ranked 16th in the sailing competition six weeks shy of his 60th birthday, making him our oldest Olympic athlete
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