Switzerland at the 1972 Summer Olympics


Switzerland competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 151 competitors, 122 men and 29 women, took part in 116 events in 17 sports.

Medalists

Archery

In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Switzerland entered three men but only one woman. Their highest placing competitor was Lucien Trepper, at 10th place in the men's competition.
Men's Individual Competition:
Women's Individual Competition:
Men's 800 metres
Men's 1500 metres
Men's 5000 metres
Men's High Jump

Canoeing

Cycling

Ten cyclists represented Switzerland in 1972.
;Individual road race
;Team time trial
;1000m time trial
;Individual pursuit
;Team pursuit
Men's 10m Platform

Fencing

12 fencers, 10 men and 2 women, represented Switzerland in 1972.
;Men's épée
;Men's team épée
;Men's sabre
;Men's team sabre
;Women's foil

Judo

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Switzerland in 1972.
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's Team Competition:
Alternate member
Men's Single Sculls
Men's Coxed Pairs

Shooting

Eight male shooters represented Switzerland.
;25 m pistol
;300 m rifle, three positions
;50 m rifle, three positions
;50 m rifle, prone
;Trap
Men's 100m Freestyle
Men's 200m Freestyle

Wrestling