Date
August 26 - September 11
Teams
121
Country
The Federal Republic of Germany
Events
195
Athletes
7134
Most prominent stations
All the other details of the Munich Games are less important, but worth noting. The Munich edition was the largest of the Games, setting records in all categories, with the inclusion of 195 sporting events and 7,134 athletes representing 121 National Olympic Committees.
New beginnings and sports
Men's indoor handball, canoe slalom and kayak competitions were held at these games for the first time. West German equestrian Liselotte Linsenhof became the first woman to win dressage gold, and archery returned to the Olympic program after a 52-year absence.
Heroes to remember
American swimmer Mark Spitz won seven gold medals and broke seven world records. However, it was the young Soviet gymnast, Olga Korbut, who stole the show at the Munich Games. She had a winning streak in team events, but failed in singles. She then renewed her reign with victories in the apparatus finals, where she attracted the admiration of fans around the world.
Celebrations
August 26, 1972, opening ceremony. Athlete Guenter Zahn lights the Olympic torch.
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