Host City: Munchen, West Germany (August 26, 1972 to September 11, 1972)
Opening Ceremony: August 26, 1972 (opened by President Gustave Heinemann)
Takers of the Olympic Oath: Heidi Schuller (athlete) and Heinz Pollay (official)
Closing Ceremony: September 11, 1972
Events: 193 in 23 sports

Participants: 7,114 (6,053 men and 1,060 women) from 121 countries
Youngest Participant:  Werner Grieshofer (12 years, 188 days)
Oldest Participant:  Lorna Johnstone (70 years, 4 days)
Most Medals (Athlete):  Mark Spitz (7 medals)
Most Medals (Country): Soviet Union (99 medals)