Singapore at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | SIN |
NOC | Singapore National Olympic Council |
Website | www |
in Munich | |
Competitors | 7 (5 men and 2 women) in 3 sports |
Flag bearer | Patricia Chan |
Medals |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
Singapore competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.
Men's 100 metres
Men's 200 metres
Men's 5000 metres
Men's 10,000 metres
Men's High Jump
Men's Light-Flyweight
Men's 100 metres Butterfly
Men's 200 metres Butterfly
Men's 200 metres Individual Medley
Women's 100 metres Backstroke
Women's 100 metres Butterfly
Women's 200 metres Backstroke
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