United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics
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The United States
competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
in Munich
, West Germany
. 400 competitors, 316 men and 84 women, took part in 185 events in 21 sports.
Men's Individual Competition:
Women's Individual Competition:
Men's 200 metres
Men's 400 metres
Men's 800 metres
Men's 1,500 metres
Men's 5,000 metres
Men's 10,000 metres
Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase
Men's 4x100m Relay
Men's High Jump
Men's Pole Vault
Women's Javelin Throw
Men's Light Middleweight (– 71 kg)
Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
Men's Individual Road Race
Track Competition
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
Men's Tandem
Men's 10 m Platform
Women's 3 m Springboard
Women's 10 m Platform
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Women's team foil
, fared no better in the first round of the second tournament. The Americans lost to Hungary
, Yugoslavia
, and Japan
to finish last place in the division, sending them to the thirteenth- to sixteenth-place consolation round. There, they finally got their first handball win over Spain
before being defeated by Denmark
.
Men's Team Competition:
Men's Half-Middleweight
Men's Middleweight
Men's Half-Heavyweight
Men's Heavyweight
Men's Open Class
Men's Team Competition:
Men's Coxed Pairs
Men's 200m Freestyle
Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay
Men's 4x100m Medley Relay
Men's Figure skiing:
Men's Jump:
Women's Slalom:
Women's Figure skiing:
Women's Jump:
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, West Germany
West Germany
West Germany is the common English, but not official, name for the Federal Republic of Germany or FRG in the period between its creation in May 1949 to German reunification on 3 October 1990....
. 400 competitors, 316 men and 84 women, took part in 185 events in 21 sports.
Medalists
The United States finished in second position in the final medal rankings, with 33 gold and 94 total medals.Gold
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— Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Welterweight - Ben Peterson — Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Light Heavyweight
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, and Harry Melges — Sailing, Men's Soling Team Competition
Silver
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Bronze
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— Athletics, Men's Long Jump - Bill SchmidtBill SchmidtBill Schmidt is a retired male javelin thrower from the United States, who was born on 29 December 1947 in Southview, Pennsylvania to Helen and Louis Schmidt. He won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics....
— Athletics, Men's Javelin Throw - Kathy HammondKathy HammondKathy Hammond is an American athlete who mainly competed in the 400 meters.She competed for the United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany where she won the bronze medal in the women's 400 meters...
— Athletics, Women's 400 metres - Kathy Schmidt — Athletics, Women's Javelin Throw
- Ricardo CarrerasRicardo CarrerasRicardo Carreras is a former bantamweight boxer from the United States, who won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics. In the semifinals of the men's bantamweight division he was defeated by eventual silver medalist Alfonso Zamora-Amateur career:Carreras was also the 1971 National AAU...
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— Boxing, Men's Welterweight - Marvin JohnsonMarvin JohnsonMarvin Johnson is a former boxer from the United States, who fought in the 1972 Olympics in Munich, winning a bronze medal, and made his way up the professional ranks in the light heavyweight division soon thereafter...
— Boxing, Men's Middleweight - James McEwanJames McEwanJames "Jamie" McEwan is an American slalom canoist who competed in the 1970s and then again in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the C-1 event at Munich in 1972....
— Canoeing, Men's C1 Canadian Slalom Singles - Neal Shapiro — Equestrian, Jumping Individual Competition
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— Swimming, Men's 400 m Freestyle - Douglas NorthwayDouglas NorthwayDouglas Dale Northway is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the Men's 1500m Freestyle at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
— Swimming, Men's 1500 m Freestyle - John MurphyJohn Murphy (swimmer)John Joseph Murphy is a former backstroke and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal in the men's 4×100m freestyle relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. At the same tournament, the 19-year old also collected a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke.-...
— Swimming, Men's 100 m Backstroke - Mitchell IveyMitchell IveyMitchell Ivey is a former backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won the silver medal in the Men's 200m Backstroke at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Four years later in Munich he captured the bronze medal in the same event.-References:...
— Swimming, Men's 200 m Backstroke - John HenckenJohn HenckenJohn Frederick Hencken is a former international swimmer from the United States, who won five Olympic medals during his career, including three golds. The first one came at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, the other two four years later in Montreal, Canada.-References:...
— Swimming, Men's 100 m Breaststroke - Jerry HeidenreichJerry HeidenreichJerry Heidenreich was an American swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he received a gold medal in 4×100 m medley relay, and a gold medal in 4×100 m freestyle relay. He received a silver medal in 100 m freestyle, and a...
— Swimming, Men's 100 m Butterfly - Robin Backhouse — Swimming, Men's 200 m Butterfly
- Steven Furniss — Swimming, Men's 200 m Individual Medley
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— Swimming, Women's 200 m Freestyle - Susan AtwoodSusan AtwoodSusan Atwood is an American former swimmer, who won two medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich, Germany. Before those Olympics, she held the world record in the 200 metre backstroke, though her record was broken by gold medalist Melissa Belote in Munich.Atwood was inducted into the...
— Swimming, Women's 100 m Backstroke - Ellie DanielEllie DanielEleanor Suzanne Daniel is an American swimmer and olympic champion. She competed at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, where she received a gold medal in 4 × 100 m medley relay, a silver medal in 100 m butterley, and a bronze medal in 200 m butterfly...
— Swimming, Women's 200 m Butterfly - Lynn VidaliLynn VidaliLynn Marie Vidali is a former American swimmer. She represented the United States at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where she received a silver medal in women's 400 m individual medley...
— Swimming, Women's 200 m Individual Medley - Peter AschPeter AschPeter Gregory Asch "Pasch" is a retired water polo player from the United States, who won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
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, Stanley ColeStanley ColeStanley Clark Cole is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1964. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
, James FergusonJames Ferguson (water polo)James Michael Ferguson is a retired water polo player from the United States. He played on UCLA's team from which included the in which he received All-American honors....
, Eric LindrothEric LindrothEric Emil Lindroth is a retired water polo player from the United States, who won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
, John ParkerJohn Parker (water polo)John Michael Parker is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
, Gary SheererGary SheererGary Peter Sheerer is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
, James SlattonJames SlattonJames Walter Slatton is a retired water polo player from the United States. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
, Russell WebbRussell WebbRussell Irving Webb is a retired water polo player from the United States. He played in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. He won a bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.He is now a practicing oral...
, and Barry WeitzenbergBarry WeitzenbergCharles Barry Weitzenberg is a former water polo player from the United States, who was a member of the American Men's Team that won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
— Water Polo, Men's Team Competition - Chris TaylorChris Taylor (wrestler)Chris Taylor was an American freestyle wrestler who competed at 1972 Munich Olympics. At 412 pounds he was the heaviest Olympian ever until the appearance of judoka Ricardo Blas, Jr. in 2008...
— Wrestling, Men's Freestyle Super Heavyweight - Donald Cohan, Charles HorterCharles HorterCharles Horter is an American competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the Dragon class at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, together with Donald Cohan and John Marshall.-References:...
, and John MarshallJohn Marshall (sailor)John Marshall is an American competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the Dragon class at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, together with Donald Cohan and Charles Horter.-References:...
— Sailing, Men's Dragon Team Competition - Peter DeanPeter Dean (sailor)Peter Dean is an American sailor. He won a silver medal in the in the Tempest class with Glen Foster at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:* at sports-reference.com...
and Glen FosterGlen FosterGlen Foster is an American sailor. He won a silver medal in the in the Tempest class with Peter Dean at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:* at sports-reference.com...
— Sailing, Men's Tempest Team Competition
Archery
In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, the United States entered three men and three women. They took home both of the gold medals as well as a pair of 5th-place finishes.Men's Individual Competition:
- John WilliamsJohn Williams (archer)John Chester Williams is an archer from the United States, who was born in Cranesville, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Northwestern High School. After winning the 1971 world title, he won the gold medal in the men's individual achery competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
— 2528 points (→ Gold Medal) - Edwin Eliason — 2438 points (→ 5th place)
- Dennis McComak — 2398 points (→ 11th place)
Women's Individual Competition:
- Doreen WilberDoreen WilberDoreen Viola Hansen Wilber was an American archer from Rutland, Iowa.-Biography:At the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Wilber won the gold medal in the women's section of the first modern Olympic archery competition, aged 42. Along with John Williams, Wilber led the U.S...
— 2424 points (→ Gold Medal) - Linda Myers — 2385 points (→ 5th place)
- Maureen Bechdolt — 2218 points (→ 28th place)
Athletics
Men's 100 metres- Robert TaylorRobert 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....
- Rey Robinson
- Eddie Hart
Men's 200 metres
- Larry BlackLarry BlackLarry 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....
- Larry BurtonLarry BurtonLawrence Godfrey "Larry" Burton is a former professional American football player and world-class Olympic sprinter, finishing fourth for the United States team in the 200 meter final at the 1972 Summer Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany.Burton was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first...
- Chuck Smith
Men's 400 metres
- Vincent Matthews
- Wayne CollettWayne CollettWayne Collett was an African American Olympic athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres....
- John SmithJohn Smith (athlete)John Walton Smith is a former American athlete, who competed in the sprints events during his career. He is best known for winning the men's 400 metres event at the 1971 Pan American Games....
Men's 800 metres
- Dave WottleDave WottleDavid James Wottle is a former American athlete. He is the winner of the 800 meter run at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He is perhaps, however, best known for wearing a golf cap while running....
- Heat — 1:47.6
- Semifinals — 1:48.7
- Final — 1:45.9 (→ Gold Medal)
- Ken SwensonKen SwensonKenneth Lloyd Swenson is a retired middle distance runner from the United States, who represented his native country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany....
- Heat — 1:51.1
- Semifinals — DNF (→ did not advance)
- Richard Wohlhuter
- Heat — 1:49.4 (→ did not advance)
Men's 1,500 metres
- James Ryun
- Heat — 3:51.5 (→ did not advance)
- Dave WottleDave WottleDavid James Wottle is a former American athlete. He is the winner of the 800 meter run at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He is perhaps, however, best known for wearing a golf cap while running....
- Heat — 3:40.7
- Semifinals — 3:41.6 (→ did not advance)
- Robert Wheeler
- Heat — 3:41.3
- Semifinals — 3:40.4 (→ did not advance)
Men's 5,000 metres
- George YoungGeorge Young (athlete)George Young is a American former track and field athlete and college coach. He won a bronze medal at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the 3000 meter steeplechase and held several American records in events ranging from the two mile to the 5000 meter race...
- Heat — 13:41.2 (→ did not advance)
- Steve PrefontaineSteve PrefontaineSteve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine was an American middle and long-distance runner. Prefontaine once held the American record in the seven distance track events from the 2,000 meters to the 10,000 meters...
- Heat — 13:32.6
- Finals — 13:28.25(→4th)
- Leonard Hilton
- Heat — 14:07.2 (→ did not advance)
Men's 10,000 metres
- Frank ShorterFrank ShorterFrank Charles Shorter is a former American long-distance runner who won the gold medal in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics. His victory is credited with igniting the running boom in the United States of the 1970s....
- Jeff GallowayJeff GallowayJeff Galloway is a former American Olympian and the author of Galloway's Book on Running....
- Jon Anderson
- Heat — 28:34.2 (→ did not advance)
Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase
- Steve Savage
- Doug Brown
- Mike ManleyMike Manley (athletics)Peter Michael Manley is a retired middle- and long-distance runner from the United States. He twice won the gold medal in the men's 3.000 metres steeplechase event at the Pan American Games: 1971 and 1975....
Men's 4x100m Relay
- Larry BlackLarry BlackLarry 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 TaylorRobert 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 TinkerGerald TinkerGerald 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:...
, and Eddie Hart - Heat — 38.96
- Semifinals — 38.54
- Final — 38.19 (→ Gold Medal)
Men's High Jump
- Dwight StonesDwight StonesDwight Edwin Stones is an American television commentator and a two-time Olympic bronze medalist and former three-time world record holder in the men's high jump. During his 16-year career, he won 19 national championships. In 1984, Stones became the first athlete to both compete and announce at...
- Qualifying Round — 2.15 m
- Final — 2.21 m (→ Bronze Medal)
- Christopher Dunn
- Qualification Round — 2.12 m (→ did not advance)
- Ronnie Jourdan
- Qualification Round — 2.12 m (→ did not advance)
Men's Pole Vault
- Bob SeagrenBob SeagrenRobert "Bob" Seagren was an American pole vaulter, the 1968 Olympic champion.A native of Pomona, California, Bob Seagren was one of the world's top pole vaulters in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He won six National AAU and four NCAA titles indoors and outdoors. Indoors he posted eight world...
- Jan JohnsonJan JohnsonJan Johnson was an American athlete who competed mainly in the pole vault. He graduated in 1972 from the University of Alabama, where he holds the school record in the pole vault at 18 feet, 1/2 inch....
- Steve Smith
Women's Javelin Throw
- Sherry CalvertSherry CalvertSharon Lynn Calvert is a retired female javelin thrower from the United States, who represented her native country twice at the Summer Olympics: 1972 and 1976. She set her personal best in 1978.-Achievements:-References:*...
- Qualification Round — 51.38 m (→ did not advance, 15th place)
Boxing
Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)- Davey ArmstrongDavey ArmstrongDavey Lee Armstrong is a retired boxer from the United States.-Amateur career:Armstrong began boxing at the Tacoma Boys Club, along with future world champions Rocky Lockridge and Johnny Bumphus, as well as 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist Sugar Ray Seales.Armstrong represented the USA at the 1972...
- First Round — Defeated Arif Dorgu (TUR), 4:1
- Second Round — Lost to Enrique Rodríguez (ESP), 0:5
Men's Light Middleweight (– 71 kg)
- Reggie Jones
- First Round — Bye
- Second Round — Lost to Valeri Tregubov (URS), 2:3
Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
- Duane BobickDuane BobickDuane Bobick was a boxer from the United States, who became world amateur heavyweight champion in 1971, and also won the gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games...
- First Round — Defeated Yuri NesterovYuri NesterovYuri Igorevich Nesterov is a former Soviet/Russian handball player who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics.In 1988 he won the gold medal with the Soviet team. He played all six matches and scored ten goals.-External links:*...
(URS), 5:0 - Quarterfinals — Lost to Teófilo StevensonTeófilo StevensonTeófilo Stevenson Lawrence or Teófilo Stevenson is a former Cuban amateur boxer. He is one of the only three boxers to win three Olympic gold medals, alongside Hungarian László Papp and fellow Cuban Félix Savón....
(CUB), TKO-3
Cycling
Road CompetitionMen's Individual Road Race
- John HowardJohn Howard (cyclist)John Kennedy Howard is an Olympic cyclist from the United States, who set a land speed record of 152.2 miles per hour while motor-pacing on a pedal bicycle on July 20, 1985 on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats...
— 61st place - John AllisJohn AllisJohn Allis is an American cyclist who entered into international cycling competition in the 1960s. He was one of the strongest competitive cyclists in the United States in the early 1970s, winning the United States National Road Race Championships in 1974.-Biography:Born in Boston, Massachusetts,...
— 63rd place - Emile Waldteufel — did not finish (→ no ranking)
- Robert Schneider — did not finish (→ no ranking)
Track Competition
Men's 1.000m Time Trial
- Steven Woznick
- Final — 1:08.56 (→ 12th place)
Men's Tandem
- Jeffrey Spencer and Ralph Therrio → 13th place
Diving
Men's 3 m Springboard- Craig Howard Lincoln - 577.29 points (→ Bronze Medal
- Michael Finneran - 557.34 points (→ 5th place)
- David Bush - 327.06 points (→ 20th place)
Men's 10 m Platform
- Richard Rydze - 480.75 points (→ Silver Medal)
- Richard Earley - 462.45 points (→ 6th place)
- Michael Finneran - 439.47 points (→ 9th place)
Women's 3 m Springboard
- Maxine Joyce King - 450.03 points (→ Gold Medal)
- Janet ElyJanet ElyJanet Ely is a retired female diver from the United States, who twice represented her native country at the Summer Olympics: 1972 and 1976. In 1975 she claimed the world title in the Women's 10m Platform competition.Janet Ely coaches diving at the Mission Viejo Nadadores in Mission Viejo,...
- 420.99 points (→ 4th place) - Cynthia PotterCynthia PotterCynthia Ann Potter is a former American Olympic diver and diving color commentator. She was a member of three Olympic diving teams, winning a bronze medal in the Women's 3m springboard competition in 1976....
- 413.58 (→ 7th place)
Women's 10 m Platform
- Janet Ely - 352.68 points (→ 4th place)
- Maxine Joyce King - 346.38 points (→ 5th place)
- Cynthia Potter - 173.82 points (→ 21st place)
Fencing
19 fencers, 14 men and 5 women, represented the United States in 1972.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 29 to 30 1972. 57 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Joseph FreemanJoseph Freeman (fencer)Joseph Freeman is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Carl BorackCarl BorackCarl Borack is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- John NonnaJohn NonnaJohn Nonna is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He later became an attorney specializing in insurance law, Mayor of Pleasantville, New York, and is currently a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
The men's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 1 to 2, 1972...
- Carl BorackCarl BorackCarl Borack is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Martin Jay DavisMartin Jay DavisMartin Jay Davis is a leading astrologer and author specializing in locational astrology. He was a member of the US fencing team and competed in the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. During the 1963 Pan American Games he won a gold medal with the US fencing team...
, Joseph FreemanJoseph Freeman (fencer)Joseph Freeman is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, John NonnaJohn NonnaJohn Nonna is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He later became an attorney specializing in insurance law, Mayor of Pleasantville, New York, and is currently a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators.-References:...
, Tyrone SimmonsTyrone SimmonsTyrone Simmons is an American fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the sixteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 4 to 6 1972. 71 fencers from 28 nations competed.-Results:...
- George Masin
- Stephen NetburnStephen NetburnStephen Netburn is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- James MelcherJames MelcherJames Melcher is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 8 to 9 1972...
- Edward BozekEdward BozekEdward Bozek is an American fencer. He competed at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Paul Makler, Jr.Paul Makler, Jr.Paul Makler, Jr. is an American fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He is the son of Paul Makler, Sr. who fenced for the United States at the 1952 Summer Olympics. His brother Brooke Makler fenced at the 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, George Masin, James MelcherJames MelcherJames Melcher is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Stephen NetburnStephen NetburnStephen Netburn is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the seventeenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 30 to 31, 1972. 53 fencers from 22 nations competed.-Results:...
- Paul ApostolPaul ApostolPaul Apostol is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alfonso MoralesAlfonso MoralesAlfonso Morales is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alex OrbanAlex OrbanAlex Orban is an American fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 3 to 4, 1972...
- Paul ApostolPaul ApostolPaul Apostol is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Robert DowRobert Dow (fencer)Robert Dow is an American fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Alfonso MoralesAlfonso MoralesAlfonso Morales is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Alex OrbanAlex OrbanAlex Orban is an American fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 2 to 3, 1972. 44 fencers from 20 nations competed.-Results:...
- Ruth WhiteRuth White (fencer)Ruth White is an American fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Harriet KingHarriet King (fencer)Harriet King is an American Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ann O'DonnellAnn O'DonnellAnn O'Donnell is an American fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's team foil
Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Women's team foil
The women's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fourth appearance of the event. The competition was held from September 7 to 8, 1972...
- Ruth WhiteRuth White (fencer)Ruth White is an American fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Natalia ClovisNatalia ClovisNatalia Clovis is an American fencer. She competed in the women's team foil event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Tatyana AdamovichTatyana AdamovichTatyana Adamovich is a Russian-born American fencer. She competed in the women's team foil event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Harriet KingHarriet King (fencer)Harriet King is an American Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Ann O'DonnellAnn O'DonnellAnn O'Donnell is an American fencer. She competed in the women's individual and team foil events at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Football
- First Round (Group A)
- Morocco 0-0 United States
- Malaysia 3-0 United States
- West Germany 7-0 United States → did not advance, 14th place over-all
- Team Roster
- Mike IvanowMike IvanowMike Ivanow is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper who was born in Shanghai, China. He spent eight seasons in the North American Soccer League and was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He also earned ten caps with the U.S...
(GKGoalkeeper (football)In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
) - Casey BahrCasey BahrWalter “Casey” Bahr is a U.S. soccer defender who played one season in the North American Soccer League and one in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-College:...
- John BocwinskiJohn BocwinskiJohn Bocwinski was an Argentine-American soccer defender who was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics-Youth:...
- Horst StemkeHorst StemkeHorst Stemke is a retired U.S. soccer defender who was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Youth:...
- Neil StamNeil StamNeil Stam is a retired U.S. soccer defender who was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics....
- Archie RoboostoffArchie RoboostoffArchie Roboostoff is a former U.S. soccer forward who spent five seasons in the North American Soccer League. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics....
- Mike SeereyMike SeereyMike Seerey, is a former U.S. soccer, forward and a two-time recipient of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding collegiate soccer player of the year. He played four seasons in the North American Soccer League and was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics.Seerey was a...
- John CarenzaJohn CarenzaJohn Carenza is a former U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team. He also spent five seasons in the North American Soccer League.-College:...
- Buzz DemlingBuzz DemlingArthur "Art" or "Buzz" Demling is a former U.S. soccer defender who played in the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He also earned four caps with the U.S. national team between 1973 and...
- Manuel HernandezManuel Hernandez (soccer)Manuel "Mani" Hernandez is a retired Spanish-American soccer forward. He played collegiate soccer at San Jose State University where he won the 1968 Hermann Trophy as the collegiate player of the year. He later spent three seasons with the San Jose Earthquakes of the North American Soccer League...
- Hugo SalcedoHugo SalcedoHugo Salcedo is a retired U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team. He coached at the collegiate level and has spent over thirty years in various executive positions with FIFA, USSF and Major League Soccer.-Player:Salcedo attended the University of California at...
- Al TrostAl TrostAlan Trost is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder. He played collegiate soccer at Saint Louis University where he won the 1969 and 1970 Hermann Trophy as the player of the year. His professional career includes years in both the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League . He...
- Joe HammJoe HammJoe Hamm is a former U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-College:...
- Steve GaySteve GaySteve Gay is a former U.S. collegiate soccer forward who was on the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He went on to coach the UCLA men's soccer team from 1975 to 1979.-Club career:...
- Shep MessingShep MessingShep Messing is a former American soccer goalkeeper and current broadcaster. He played seven seasons in the North American Soccer League and six in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He was also a member of the U.S...
(GKGoalkeeper (football)In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
) - Wally ZiajaWally ZiajaWalter “Wally” Ziaja is a retired American soccer defender. He spent two seasons in the North American Soccer League and was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He also earned four caps with the U.S. national team between 1971 and 1973.-National teams:Ziaja was selected...
- Mike FlaterMike FlaterMike Flater is a retired U.S. soccer forward who spent six seasons in the North American Soccer League. He was also a member of the 1972 U.S.Olympic soccer team and earned fifteen caps with the U.S. national soccer team between 1975 and 1977.-College:Flater attended the Colorado School of Mines...
- Mike MargulisMike MargulisMike Margulis is a retired U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics....
- Jim ZylkerJim ZylkerJim Zylker is a retired American soccer player who spent two seasons in the North American Soccer League. He was also a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-Youth:...
- Coach: Bob GuelkerBob GuelkerBob Guelker is a deceased U.S. soccer coach and administrator. He coached 24 years at the collegiate level, winning seven national championships. He also coached the U.S. teams at both the 1971 Pan American Games and the 1972 Summer Olympics...
Handball
The United States, which had lost all three of its games in the first Olympic handball tournamentHandball at the 1936 Summer Olympics
Field handball at the 1936 Summer Olympics was the first appearance of the sport at the Olympics. It was contested by six teams.The six teams were split into two groups of three. Each team played the other two teams in its group once...
, fared no better in the first round of the second tournament. The Americans lost to Hungary
Hungary at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Hungary competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 232 competitors, 187 men and 45 women, took part in 134 events in 20 sports.- Gold:* András Balczó — Modern Pentathlon, Men's Individual Competition...
, Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Athletes from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-Medalists:-Athletics:Men's 800 metres*Jože Medjumurec* Heat — 1:48.1...
, and Japan
Japan at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Japan competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 184 competitors, 148 men and 36 women, took part in 113 events in 21 sports.-Gold:* Takao Kawaguchi — Judo, Men's Lightweight...
to finish last place in the division, sending them to the thirteenth- to sixteenth-place consolation round. There, they finally got their first handball win over Spain
Spain at the 1972 Summer Olympics
-Bronze:*Enrique Rodríguez — Boxing, Men's Light Flyweight -Archery:In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Spain entered one man and one woman...
before being defeated by Denmark
Denmark at the 1972 Summer Olympics
Denmark competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 126 competitors, 114 men and 12 women, took part in 74 events in 17 sports.- Gold:*Niels Fredborg — Cycling, Men's 1000 metres time trial-Archery:...
.
Men's Team Competition:
- United States - 14th place (1-4-0)
- Roster - Richard AbrahamsonRichard AbrahamsonRichard Neal Abrahamson is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in McMinnville, Oregon....
, Fletcher Abram Jr., Roger BakerRoger BakerRoger Lewis Baker is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Hood River, Oregon....
, Dennis BerkholtzDennis BerkholtzDennis Lee Berkholtz is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin....
, Larry CatonLarry CatonLawrence "Larry" Ray Caton is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the American team which finished 14th in the Olympic tournament. He played one match....
, Vincent DiCalogeroVincent DiCalogeroVincent John DiCalogero is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in New York City....
, Elmer EdesElmer EdesElmer Edes is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Budapest, Hungary....
, Thomas HardimanThomas Hardiman (handballer)Thomas Joseph Hardiman is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Trenton, New Jersey....
, Rudolph MatthewsRudolph MatthewsRudolph "Matt" Matthews is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.He was born in Woodville, Mississippi....
, Sandor RivnyakSandor RivnyakSandor Rivnyak is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Hungary....
, James RogersJames Rogers (handballer)James Galvin Rogers is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Glendale, California....
, Richard Schlesinger, Kevin SerrapedeKevin SerrapedeKevin John Serrapede is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Queens, New York City....
, Robert SparksRobert SparksRobert Earl Sparks is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics and in the 1976 Summer Olympics.He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey....
, Joel VoelkertJoel VoelkertJoel Raymond Voelkert is an American former handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana....
, and Harry Winkler
Judo
Men's Lightweight- Kenneth Okada
Men's Half-Middleweight
- Patrick BurrisPatrick BurrisPatrick Mitsugi Burris is a retired competitive judoka from the United States, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich....
Men's Middleweight
- Irwin Cohen
Men's Half-Heavyweight
- James Wooley
Men's Heavyweight
- Larry Nelson
Men's Open Class
- Johnny Watts
Modern pentathlon
Men's Individual Competition:- Charles Richards — 5074 points (→ 9th place)
- John Fitzgerald — 5070 points (→ 11th place)
- Scott Taylor — 4656 points (→ 29th place)
Men's Team Competition:
- Richards, Fitzgerald, and Taylor — 14802 points (→ 4th place)
Rowing
Men's Single Sculls- James Deitz
- Heat — 7:57.58
- Repechage — 7:59.13
- Semi Finals — 8:21.54
- Final — 7:24.81 (→ 5th place)
Men's Coxed Pairs
- Luther Jones, Michael Staines and Aaron Herman
- Heat — 7:50.00
- Semi Finals — 8:25.40
- B-Final — 8:04.80 (→ 11th place)
Swimming
Men's 100m Freestyle- Mark SpitzMark SpitzMark Andrew Spitz is a retired American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement only surpassed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics....
- Heat — 52.46s
- Semifinals — 52.43s
- Final — 51.22s (→ Gold Medal)
- Jerry HeidenreichJerry HeidenreichJerry Heidenreich was an American swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he received a gold medal in 4×100 m medley relay, and a gold medal in 4×100 m freestyle relay. He received a silver medal in 100 m freestyle, and a...
- Heat — 52.38s
- Semifinals — 52.31s
- Final — 51.65s (→ Silver Medal)
- John MurphyJohn Murphy (swimmer)John Joseph Murphy is a former backstroke and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal in the men's 4×100m freestyle relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. At the same tournament, the 19-year old also collected a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke.-...
- Heat — 53.07s
- Semifinals — 53.17s
- Final — 52.08s (→ 4th place)
Men's 200m Freestyle
- Mark SpitzMark SpitzMark Andrew Spitz is a retired American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement only surpassed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics....
- Heat — 1:55.29
- Final — 1:52.78 (→ Gold Medal)
- Steve GenterSteve GenterSteve Genter is a former freestyle swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist. He won the gold medal in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:* *...
- Heat — 1:55.42
- Final — 1:53.73 (→ Silver Medal)
- Fred TylerFred TylerFrederick Daniel Tyler is an American swimmer and aquatics coach, winner of several high school and college championships and a gold medal in the 4x200 meter freestyle relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.-High school and Indiana University:Fred Tyler began his high school swimming...
- Heat — 1:56.04
- Final — 1:54.96 (→ 5th place)
Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Dave Fairbank, Gary Conelly, Jerry HeidenreichJerry HeidenreichJerry Heidenreich was an American swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he received a gold medal in 4×100 m medley relay, and a gold medal in 4×100 m freestyle relay. He received a silver medal in 100 m freestyle, and a...
, and David EdgarDavid Edgar (swimmer)David Edgar is an American swimmer and Olympic champion. Edgar won seven NCAA championships while competing for the University of Tennessee and was named "Fastest Man Afloat" by Sports Illustrated magazine .He competed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he received a gold medal in 4... - Heat — 3:28.84
- David EdgarDavid Edgar (swimmer)David Edgar is an American swimmer and Olympic champion. Edgar won seven NCAA championships while competing for the University of Tennessee and was named "Fastest Man Afloat" by Sports Illustrated magazine .He competed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he received a gold medal in 4...
, John MurphyJohn Murphy (swimmer)John Joseph Murphy is a former backstroke and freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal in the men's 4×100m freestyle relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. At the same tournament, the 19-year old also collected a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke.-...
, Jerry HeidenreichJerry HeidenreichJerry Heidenreich was an American swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he received a gold medal in 4×100 m medley relay, and a gold medal in 4×100 m freestyle relay. He received a silver medal in 100 m freestyle, and a...
, and Mark SpitzMark SpitzMark Andrew Spitz is a retired American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement only surpassed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics.... - Final — 3:26.42 (→ Gold Medal)
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay
- Gary Conelly, Tom McBreenTom McBreenThomas Sean McBreen is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the Men's 400m Freestyle at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
, Michael Burton, and John KinsellaJohn Kinsella (swimmer)John Pitann Kinsella was a standout at Illinois swimming powerhouse Hinsdale Central High School in the late 1960s. As a 16 year-old, he was the silver medalist in the 1500 meter freestyle at the 1968 Summer Olympics, finishing second to U.S. teammate Mike Burton.Kinsella was a member of the gold... - Heat — 8:03.98
- John KinsellaJohn Kinsella (swimmer)John Pitann Kinsella was a standout at Illinois swimming powerhouse Hinsdale Central High School in the late 1960s. As a 16 year-old, he was the silver medalist in the 1500 meter freestyle at the 1968 Summer Olympics, finishing second to U.S. teammate Mike Burton.Kinsella was a member of the gold...
, Fred TylerFred TylerFrederick Daniel Tyler is an American swimmer and aquatics coach, winner of several high school and college championships and a gold medal in the 4x200 meter freestyle relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.-High school and Indiana University:Fred Tyler began his high school swimming...
, Steve GenterSteve GenterSteve Genter is a former freestyle swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist. He won the gold medal in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:* *...
, and Mark SpitzMark SpitzMark Andrew Spitz is a retired American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement only surpassed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics.... - Final — 7:35.78 (→ Gold Medal)
Men's 4x100m Medley Relay
- Tom BruceTom BruceThomas Edwin Bruce Bruce is a former US swimmer. He attended UCLA and swam in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany; There he won an individual silver in 100m breaststroke, and was part of the team that won gold on the 4x100m medley relay.-References:*...
, Jerry HeidenreichJerry HeidenreichJerry Heidenreich was an American swimmer and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where he received a gold medal in 4×100 m medley relay, and a gold medal in 4×100 m freestyle relay. He received a silver medal in 100 m freestyle, and a...
, Michael StammMichael StammMichael Eugene Stamm is a former backstroke swimmer from the United States, who won the gold medal with the men's 4x100m medley relay team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
, and Mark SpitzMark SpitzMark Andrew Spitz is a retired American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement only surpassed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics.... - Final (→ Gold Medal)
Water polo
Men's Team Competition- Preliminary Round (Group A)
- Defeated Romania (4-3)
- Defeated Cuba (7-6)
- Defeated Canada (8-1)
- Defeated Mexico (7-5)
- Defeated Yugoslavia (5-3)
- Final Round (Group I)
- Drew with West Germany (4-4)
- Lost to Hungary (3-5)
- Drew with Soviet Union (6-6)
- Defeated Italy (6-5) → Bronze Medal
- Team Roster
- Peter AschPeter AschPeter Gregory Asch "Pasch" is a retired water polo player from the United States, who won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany...
- Steven Barnett
- Bruce BradleyBruce BradleyMyron Bruce Bradley is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Now he is living at...
- Stanley ColeStanley ColeStanley Clark Cole is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1964. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
- James FergusonJames Ferguson (water polo)James Michael Ferguson is a retired water polo player from the United States. He played on UCLA's team from which included the in which he received All-American honors....
- Eric LindrothEric LindrothEric Emil Lindroth is a retired water polo player from the United States, who won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
- John ParkerJohn Parker (water polo)John Michael Parker is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
- Gary SheererGary SheererGary Peter Sheerer is a retired water polo player from the United States, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
- James SlattonJames SlattonJames Walter Slatton is a retired water polo player from the United States. He won the bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:**...
- Russell WebbRussell WebbRussell Irving Webb is a retired water polo player from the United States. He played in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. He won a bronze medal with the Men's National Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.He is now a practicing oral...
- Barry WeitzenbergBarry WeitzenbergCharles Barry Weitzenberg is a former water polo player from the United States, who was a member of the American Men's Team that won the bronze medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.-References:*...
Water Skiing (demonstration sport)
Men's slalom:- Wayne GrimditchWayne GrimditchWayne Grimditch is a Hall of Fame water skier who competed for the United States in the 1972 Olympic Games in Germany winning two silver medals in the demonstration sport of water skiing. Grimditch would go on to establish 10 U.S. national jumping records and four world marks in the sport...
- 38.5 points, silver medal - Ricky McCormickRicky McCormickRicky McCormick is an American water skier. He won 11 world titles, 37 national championships and also won two gold medals for Water skiing at the 1972 Summer Olympics as it was a demonstration sport that year. He came from a family of water skiers so started at age five. In 1982 he retired and in...
- 27.5 points, 9th place
Men's Figure skiing:
- Ricky McCormick - 5340 points, gold medal
- Wayne Grimditch - 4510 points, silver medal
Men's Jump:
- Ricky McCormick - 43.75 points, gold medal
- Wayne Grimditch - 30.15 points, 14th place
Women's Slalom:
- Liz Allen-Shetter - 35.0 points, gold medal
Women's Figure skiing:
- Liz Allen-Shetter - 1550 points, 5th place
Women's Jump:
- Liz Allen-Shetter - 25.70 points, bronze medal