| Denmark at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | DEN |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark |
| Website | www |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 126 (114 men and 12 women) in 17 sports |
| Flag bearer | Peder Pedersen |
| Medals Ranked 25th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Denmark competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 126 competitors, 114 men and 12 women, took part in 74 events in 17 sports.[1]
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Main article: Archery at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Denmark entered two men and two women. Their highest placing competitor was Arne Jacobsen, at 8th place in the men's competition.
Women's Individual Competition:
Men's Individual Competition:
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Main article: Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Men's 1500 metres
Men's 5000 metres
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Main article: Boxing at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Men's Lightweight (– 60 kg)
Men's Welterweight (– 67 kg)
Men's Middleweight (– 75 kg)
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Main article: Canoeing at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Cycling at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Thirteen cyclists represented Denmark in 1972.
Gold Medal)|
Main article: Equestrian at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Six fencers, five men and one woman, represented Denmark in 1972.
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Main article: Football at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Gymnastics at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Handball at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Modern pentathlon at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Three male pentathletes represented Denmark in 1972.
Men's Individual Competition
Men's Team Competition
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Main article: Rowing at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Sailing at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
| Athlete | Event | Race | Net points | Final rank | ||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||
| Steen Kjøhede | Finn | 16 | 3 | 17 | 14 | DNF | 25 | 136.7 | 19 | |
| Hans Fogh Ulrik Brock |
Flying Dutchman | 4 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 74.4 | 7 | |
| Mogens Larsen Klaus Føge Jensen |
Tempest | 11 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 121.0 | 17 | |
| Paul Elvstrøm Valdemar Bandolowski Jan Kjærulff |
Soling | 7 | 17 | 1 | 6 | DNS | — | 79.7 | 13 | |
| Poul Richard Høj Jensen Frank Høj Jensen Gunnar Dahlgaard |
Dragon | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 2 | — | 68.0 | 7 | |
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Main article: Shooting at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Seven male shooters represented Denmark in 1972.
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Main article: Swimming at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Men's 100m Backstroke
Men's 200m Backstroke
Men's 100m Breaststroke
Men's 200m Breaststroke
Women's 100m Freestyle
Women's 400m Freestyle
Women's 800m Freestyle
Women's 100m Breaststroke
Women's 200m Breaststroke
Women's 200m Individual Medley
Women's 400m Individual Medley
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Main article: Weightlifting at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Wrestling at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
