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Malawi at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | MAW |
NOC | Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association of Malawi |
in Munich | |
Competitors | 16 (13 men, 3 women) in 3 sports |
Flag bearer | Martin Matupi |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
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Malawi competed in the Olympic Games for the first time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 16 competitors, 13 men and 3 women, took part in 17 events in 3 sports. [1]
Men's 100 metres
Men's 800 metres
Men's 1500 metres
Men's High Jump
Men's Decathlon
Women's 200 metres
Women's 400 metres
Athlete | Event | 1 Round | 2 Round | 3 Round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Final | |
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Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Rank | ||
Jungle Thangata | Featherweight | BYE | ![]() L TKO-3 | did not advance | ||||
Tatu Chionga | Lightweight | BYE | ![]() L 0–5 | did not advance |
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