| Paraguay at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | PAR |
| NOC | Comité Olímpico Paraguayo |
| Website | www |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 3 (3 men and 0 women) in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Arnulfo Becker [1] |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Paraguay competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Three competitors, all men, took part in three events in two sports. [2]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Angel Guerreros | 100 m | 11.12 | 7 | did not advance | |||||
| Francisco Rojas Soto | 400 m | 47.46 | 6 | did not advance | |||||
One male shooter represented Paraguay in 1972.
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Rank | ||
| Reinaldo Ramírez | 300 m free rifle, three positions | 1030 | 33 |
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