Belgium at the 1972 Summer Olympics
| Belgium at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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| IOC code | BEL | ||||||||
| NOC | Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee | ||||||||
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| Competitors | 88 (82 men and 6 women) in 14 sports | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Gaston Roelants | ||||||||
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Medals Ranked 29th |
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| 1906 Intercalated Games | |||||||||
Belgium competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 88 competitors, 82 men and 6 women, took part in 51 events in 14 sports.
Belgium finished in 29th position in the final medal rankings, with two silver medals.
In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Belgium entered three men. Their highest placing competitor was Robert Cogniaux, who missed a medal by 22 points.
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's 800 metres
Men's 1500 metres
Men's 5000 metres
Fourteen cyclists represented Belgium in 1972.
One female fencer represented Belgium in 1972.
Men's Coxed Pairs
Six male shooters represented Belgium in 1972.
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