1972 Munich Medal Tally
Here are the top 10 ranked countries based on Olympic medals won in 1972. As per tradition, the ranking order is based first on the number of gold medals, then silver and bronze. See more about the Munich Games in 1972.
In 1972, the leading country on the medal table was the USSR.
| rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USSR | 50 | 27 | 22 | 99 |
| 2 | USA | 33 | 31 | 30 | 94 |
| 3 | East Germany | 20 | 23 | 23 | 66 |
| 4 | West Germany | 13 | 11 | 16 | 40 |
| 5 | Japan | 13 | 8 | 8 | 29 |
| 6 | Australia | 8 | 7 | 2 | 17 |
| 7 | Poland | 7 | 5 | 9 | 21 |
| 8 | Hungary | 6 | 13 | 16 | 35 |
| 9 | Bulgaria | 6 | 10 | 5 | 21 |
| 10 | Italy | 5 | 3 | 10 | 18 |
Related Pages
- More Medal Tallies from each Olympic year
- See more about the Olympic Games in 1972
- About Olympic Medals
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