1972 Simmer Olympics
The 1972 Simmer Olympics, offeecially kent as the Gemmes o the XX Olympiad, wis an internaitional multi-sport event held in Munich, Wast Germany, frae August 26 tae September 11, 1972, the sportin naitur o which wis lairgely owershadowed bi the Munich massacre in which eleven Israeli athletes an coaches, a Wast German police officer, an five Black September terrorists wur killed.
| Host ceety | Sapporo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Naitions pairteecipatin | 121 |
| Athletes pairteecipatin | 7,170 (6,075 men, 1,095 weemen) |
| Events | 35 in 6 sports (10 disciplines) |
| Appenin ceremony | August 26 |
| Closin ceremony | Februar 13 |
| Offeecially appened bi | Preses Gustav Heinemann |
| Athlete's Oath | Heidi Schüller |
| Judge's Oath | Heinz Pollay |
| Olympic Torch | Günther Zahn |
| Stadium | Olympic Stadium |
| Wikimedia Commons haes media relatit tae 1972 Summer Olympics. |