Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's 4 x 100 metres relay

The men's 4 × 100 metres relay was the shorter of the two men's relays on the Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics

Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics

At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, 38 events in athletics were contested, 24 for men and 14 for women. There were a total number of 1324 participating athletes from 104 countries.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:*...

program in Munich

Munich

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. It was held on 9 September and 10 September 1972.

Heats

The top four teams in each of the four heats advanced to the semifinal round.
Heat one

Rank	Names	Time
1	Aleksandr Kornelyuk Aleksandr Kornelyuk Aleksandr Olegovich Kornelyuk was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. He trained at Dynamo in Moscow.Kornelyuk began athletics in 1963 and became a member of the USSR National Team in 1970... , Vladimir Lovetskiy, Juris Silovs, Valeriy Borzov	39.15
2	Jobst Hirscht Jobst Hirscht Jobst Hirscht is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.Born in Schleswig, he competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Karlheinz Klotz, Gerhard Wucherer and... , Karlheinz Klotz Karlheinz Klotz Karlheinz Klotz was a West German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Gerhard Wucherer and Klaus Ehl.-References:... , Gerhard Wucherer Gerhard Wucherer Gerhard Wucherer is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Karlheinz Klotz and Klaus Ehl.-References:... , Klaus Ehl Klaus Ehl Klaus Ehl is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.Born in Paderborn, he competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Karlheinz Klotz and Gerhard...	39.17
3	Manfred Kokot Manfred Kokot Manfred Kokot was an East German athlete, who won the silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada... , Bernd Borth, Hans Jürgen Bombach, Siegfried Schenke Siegfried Schenke Siegfried Schenke is a former sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres event. He represented East Germany and competed for the club SC Motor Jena.-Achievements:-References:...	39.17
4	Georg Regner, Axel Nepraunik, Gert Nöster, Helmut Lang	40.49
5	Luis Alers, Guillermo González, Pedro Ferrer Pedro Ferrer Pedro Ferrer , was a Cuban footballer.He represented Cuba at the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France. In his only match against Sweden, Ferrer did not score a goal.-References:... , Jorge Vizcarrondo	41.34
6	Mohamed Jaman Al-Dosari, Mansour Al-Juaid, Bilal Said Al-Azma, Said Khalil Al-Dosari	43.35
-	Muhammad Younis, Norman Brinkworth, Muhammad Siddiq, Nusrat Iqbal Sahi	DNS
-	Abdulazeez Abdulkareem, Malik Murdhi, Mohamed Mubarak, Younis Abdallah Rabee	DNS

Heat two

Rank	Names	Time
1	Patrick Bourbeillon, Jean-Pierre Grès, Gérard Fenouil Gérard Fénouil Gérard Fenouil is a former athlete from France who mainly competed in the 100 metres.He competed for a France in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan, where he won the bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metre relay with his team mates Jocelyn Delecour, Claude Piquemal and Roger... , René Metz	39.01
2	Jaroslav Matoušek, Juraj Demeč, Jiří Kynos, Luděk Bohman	39.31
3	Rex Bazunu, James Olakunle, Benedict Majekodunmi, Kola Abdulai	39.66
4	Humberto Galea, Félix Mata, Alberto Marchán, Jesús Rico	39.74
5	Kouakou Komenan, Amadou Meité Amadou Meité Amadou Meité is a former sprinter from Côte d'Ivoire, who represented his native West African country twice at the Summer Olympics: 1972 and 1976. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 100 metres at the 1978 All-Africa Games.-References:... , Kouami N’Dri, Gaoussou Koné Gaoussou Koné Gaoussou Koné is a former sprinter from Côte d'Ivoire, who represented his native West African country at three consecutive Summer Olympics: 1964, 1968 and 1972. He is best known for winning two gold medals at the 1965 All-Africa Games.-References:...	39.81
6	Jean-Louis Ravelomanantsoa Jean-Louis Ravelomanantsoa Jean-Louis Ravelomanantsoa is a retired Malagasy athlete who specialized in the 100 metres.At the 1964 Summer Olympics he was knocked out in the heats in both 100 and 200 metres.... , Alfred Rabenja, André Ralainasolo, Henri Rafaralahy	40.58
7	Lee Chung-Ping, Su Wen-Ho, Chen Chin-Long, Chen Ming-Chi	41.78
-	Andrew Sartee, Thomas O’Brien Howe, Dominic Saidu, Thomas Nma	DNS

Heat three

Rank	Names	Time
1	Stanisław Wagner, Tadeusz Cuch Tadeusz Cuch Tadeusz Cuch was a Polish sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres.He was born in Stary Bazanów and represented the club Legia Warszawa... , Jerzy Czerbniak, Zenon Nowosz Zenon Nowosz Zenon Nowosz is a Polish sprinter who participated in world athletics for Poland in the late 1960s and 1970s. He competed in the 60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres....	39.11
2	Ohene Karikari Ohene Karikari Ohene Karikari is a former sprinter from Ghana, who represented his native West African country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. He is best known for winning two gold medals at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria.-References:*... , James Addy, Sandy Osei-Agyemang, George Daniels	39.46
3	Antti Rajamäki, Raimo Vilén, Erik Gustafsson Erik Gustafsson Erik Gustafsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... , Markku Juhola	39.54
4	José Triana, Juan Morales Juan Morales Juan Morales is a former Cuban athlete who competed mainly in 110 metres hurdles. Together with Hermes Ramírez, Pablo Montes, and Enrique Figuerola he won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay in Mexico City 1968... , Hermes Ramírez Hermes Ramírez Hermes Ramírez is a former sprinter from Cuba. Together with Juan Morales, Pablo Montes, and Enrique Figuerola he won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay in Mexico City 1968... , Pablo Montes Pablo Montes (athlete) Pablo Montes Casanova was a Cuban sprinter. His career highlight came in 1968 as he, together with Hermes Ramírez, Juan Morales, and Enrique Figuerola, won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay. He was also fourth in the 100 m final, just outside the medals...	39.65
5	Malang Mané, Christian Dorosario, Momar N’Dao, Barka Sy	40.95
6	Somsakdi Boontud, Surapong Ariyamongkol, Panus Ariyamongkol, Anat Ratanapol	41.04
-	Michael Fray, Donald Quarrie, Lennox Miller Lennox Miller Lennox V. Miller was a champion runner and father of Inger Miller.... , Horace Levy	DNS
-	Ainsely Armstrong, Rudolph Reid, Bertram Lovell, Hasely Crawford Hasely Crawford Hasely Joachim Crawford is a former athlete from Trinidad and Tobago. In 1976, he became the first Olympic champion of his country. A stadium was renamed in his honour in 2001.-Early Years:...	DNS

Heat four

Rank	Names	Time
1	Larry Black Larry Black Larry Jeffery Black was an American athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 4 x 100 m relay and silver medal in the 200 m at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.... , Robert Taylor Robert Taylor (athlete) Robert Taylor was a former American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He is the father of NFL player Bobby Taylor.... , Gerald Tinker Gerald Tinker Gerald Alexander Tinker is a former track athlete and American football player, winner of gold medal in th 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Early years:... , Eddie Hart	38.96
2	Vincenzo Guerini, Ennio Preatoni, Luigi Benedetti, Pietro Mennea Pietro Mennea Pietro Paolo Mennea is an Italian former sprinter and politician, who was the 1980 Moscow Olympic 200 meter Champion, and also held the 200 m world record for 17 years.-Biography:...	39.29
3	Berwyn Price Berwyn Price Berwyn Price is a former Welsh international athlete. Price was born in Tredegar, Monmouthshire, and studied at Lewis School, Pengam and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.... , Don Halliday, Dave Dear, Brian Green	39.63
4	Antoine Kiakouama, Louis Nkanza, Jean-Pierre Bassegela, Théophile Nkounkou	39.86
5	Danny Smith, Harry Lockhart, Walter Callander, Mike Sands Mike Sands Mike Sands is a retired professional ice hockey player who played six games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Minnesota North Stars.He currently serves as the director of amateur scouting for the Calgary Flames...	40.48
6	Obedi Mwanga, Norman Chihota, Claver Kamanya, Hamad Ndee	41.07
-	Sisaye Feleke, Solomon Belaye, Kebede Bedasso, Egzi-Gebre-Gebre	DNF
-	José Luis Sánchez, Manuel Carballo Manuel Carballo For Manuel Carballo the epidemiologist, see Dr. Manuel CarballoManuel Carballo Martínez born 23 November 1982 in Madrid, Spain is a Spanish artistic gymnast.... , Francisco García Francisco García Francisco García is a Dominican professional basketball player who currently plays for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA. A 6'7", 195-pound guard–forward from the University of Louisville, García was selected by the Kings in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft... , Luis Sarría	DNF

Semifinals

The top four teams in each of the two heats advanced to the final.

Heat one

Rank	Names	Time
1	Larry Black Larry Black Larry Jeffery Black was an American athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 4 x 100 m relay and silver medal in the 200 m at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.... , Robert Taylor, Gerald Tinker Gerald Tinker Gerald Alexander Tinker is a former track athlete and American football player, winner of gold medal in th 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Early years:... , Eddie Hart	38.54
2	Jobst Hirscht Jobst Hirscht Jobst Hirscht is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.Born in Schleswig, he competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Karlheinz Klotz, Gerhard Wucherer and... , Karlheinz Klotz Karlheinz Klotz Karlheinz Klotz was a West German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Gerhard Wucherer and Klaus Ehl.-References:... , Gerhard Wucherer Gerhard Wucherer Gerhard Wucherer is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Karlheinz Klotz and Klaus Ehl.-References:... , Klaus Ehl Klaus Ehl Klaus Ehl is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.Born in Paderborn, he competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Karlheinz Klotz and Gerhard...	38.86
3	Stanisław Wagner, Tadeusz Cuch Tadeusz Cuch Tadeusz Cuch was a Polish sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres.He was born in Stary Bazanów and represented the club Legia Warszawa... , Jerzy Czerbniak, Zenon Nowosz Zenon Nowosz Zenon Nowosz is a Polish sprinter who participated in world athletics for Poland in the late 1960s and 1970s. He competed in the 60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres....	38.90
4	Jaroslav Matoušek, Juraj Demeč, Jiří Kynos, Luděk Bohman	39.01
5	José Triana, Juan Morales Juan Morales Juan Morales is a former Cuban athlete who competed mainly in 110 metres hurdles. Together with Hermes Ramírez, Pablo Montes, and Enrique Figuerola he won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay in Mexico City 1968... , Hermes Ramírez Hermes Ramírez Hermes Ramírez is a former sprinter from Cuba. Together with Juan Morales, Pablo Montes, and Enrique Figuerola he won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay in Mexico City 1968... , Pablo Montes Pablo Montes (athlete) Pablo Montes Casanova was a Cuban sprinter. His career highlight came in 1968 as he, together with Hermes Ramírez, Juan Morales, and Enrique Figuerola, won an Olympic silver medal in 4 x 100 metres relay. He was also fourth in the 100 m final, just outside the medals...	39.04
6	Kola Abdulai, Rex Bazunu, James Olakunle, Timon Oyebami	39.73
7	Ohene Karikari Ohene Karikari Ohene Karikari is a former sprinter from Ghana, who represented his native West African country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. He is best known for winning two gold medals at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria.-References:*... , James Addy, Sandy Osei-Agyemang, George Daniels	39.99
-	Georg Regner, Axel Nepraunik, Günther Würfel, Helmut Lang	DQ

Heat two

Rank	Names	Time
1	Patrick Bourbeillon, Jean-Pierre Grès, Gérard Fenouil Gérard Fénouil Gérard Fenouil is a former athlete from France who mainly competed in the 100 metres.He competed for a France in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan, where he won the bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metre relay with his team mates Jocelyn Delecour, Claude Piquemal and Roger... , Bruno Cherrier	39.00
2	Aleksandr Kornelyuk Aleksandr Kornelyuk Aleksandr Olegovich Kornelyuk was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. He trained at Dynamo in Moscow.Kornelyuk began athletics in 1963 and became a member of the USSR National Team in 1970... , Vladimir Lovetsky Vladimir Lovetsky Vladimir Nikolayevich Lovetskiy was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. He trained in Minsk at Trudovye Rezervy.... , Juris Silovs, Valeriy Borzov	39.00
3	Manfred Kokot Manfred Kokot Manfred Kokot was an East German athlete, who won the silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada... , Bernd Borth, Hans-Jürgen Bombach Hans-Jürgen Bombach Hans-Jürgen Bombach is a former sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres. He represented East Germany and competed for the club SC Dynamo Berlin.... , Siegfried Schenke Siegfried Schenke Siegfried Schenke is a former sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres event. He represented East Germany and competed for the club SC Motor Jena.-Achievements:-References:...	39.06
4	Vincenzo Guerini, Ennio Preatoni, Luigi Benedetti, Sergio Bello	39.21
5	Antti Rajamäki, Raimo Vilén, Erik Gustafsson Erik Gustafsson Erik Gustafsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... , Markku Juhola	39.30
6	Les Piggot, Don Halliday, Dave Dear, Brian Green	39.47
7	Humberto Galea, Félix Mata, Alberto Marchán, Jesús Rico	39.74
8	Antoine Kiakouama, Louis Nkanza, Jean-Pierre Bassegela, Théophile Nkounkou	39.97

Final

Rank	Names	Time	Notes
	Larry Black Larry Black Larry Jeffery Black was an American athlete, winner of the gold medal in the 4 x 100 m relay and silver medal in the 200 m at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.... , Robert Taylor Robert Taylor (athlete) Robert Taylor was a former American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He is the father of NFL player Bobby Taylor.... , Gerald Tinker Gerald Tinker Gerald Alexander Tinker is a former track athlete and American football player, winner of gold medal in th 4 x 100 metres relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Early years:... , Eddie Hart	38.19	WR
	Aleksandr Kornelyuk Aleksandr Kornelyuk Aleksandr Olegovich Kornelyuk was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. He trained at Dynamo in Moscow.Kornelyuk began athletics in 1963 and became a member of the USSR National Team in 1970... , Vladimir Lovetsky Vladimir Lovetsky Vladimir Nikolayevich Lovetskiy was a Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres. He trained in Minsk at Trudovye Rezervy.... , Juris Silovs, Valeriy Borzov	38.50
	Jobst Hirscht Jobst Hirscht Jobst Hirscht is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.Born in Schleswig, he competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Karlheinz Klotz, Gerhard Wucherer and... , Karlheinz Klotz Karlheinz Klotz Karlheinz Klotz was a West German athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Gerhard Wucherer and Klaus Ehl.-References:... , Gerhard Wucherer Gerhard Wucherer Gerhard Wucherer is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.He competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Karlheinz Klotz and Klaus Ehl.-References:... , Klaus Ehl Klaus Ehl Klaus Ehl is a German former athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.Born in Paderborn, he competed for West Germany in the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany in the 4 x 100 metre relay where he won the bronze medal with his team mates Jobst Hirscht, Karlheinz Klotz and Gerhard...	38.79
4	Jaroslav Matoušek, Juraj Demeč, Jiří Kynos, Luděk Bohman	38.82
5	Manfred Kokot Manfred Kokot Manfred Kokot was an East German athlete, who won the silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada... , Bernd Borth, Hans-Jürgen Bombach Hans-Jürgen Bombach Hans-Jürgen Bombach is a former sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres. He represented East Germany and competed for the club SC Dynamo Berlin.... , Siegfried Schenke Siegfried Schenke Siegfried Schenke is a former sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres event. He represented East Germany and competed for the club SC Motor Jena.-Achievements:-References:...	38.90
6	Stanisław Wagner, Tadeusz Cuch Tadeusz Cuch Tadeusz Cuch was a Polish sprinter who specialized in the 100 metres.He was born in Stary Bazanów and represented the club Legia Warszawa... , Jerzy Czerbniak, Zenon Nowosz Zenon Nowosz Zenon Nowosz is a Polish sprinter who participated in world athletics for Poland in the late 1960s and 1970s. He competed in the 60 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres....	39.03
7	Patrick Bourbeillon, Jean-Pierre Grès, Gérard Fenouil Gérard Fénouil Gérard Fenouil is a former athlete from France who mainly competed in the 100 metres.He competed for a France in the 1968 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo, Japan, where he won the bronze medal in the 4 x 100 metre relay with his team mates Jocelyn Delecour, Claude Piquemal and Roger... , Bruno Cherrier	39.14
8	Vincenzo Guerini, Ennio Preatoni, Luigi Benedetti, Pietro Mennea Pietro Mennea Pietro Paolo Mennea is an Italian former sprinter and politician, who was the 1980 Moscow Olympic 200 meter Champion, and also held the 200 m world record for 17 years.-Biography:...	39.14

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