Canada competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, held from 26 August to 11 September 1972. 208 competitors, 158 men and 50 women, took part in 136 events in 18 sports. As the country hosted the next Olympics in Montreal, the Canadian flag was raised at the closing ceremony.

Medallists

Canada finished in 27th position in the final medal rankings, with two silver medals and three bronze medals.

Silver

Bronze

Archery

In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Canada entered three men and three women. Their highest placing competitor was Donald Jackson, who finished in 6th place in the men's competition. His score was only 30 points below the bronze medal score. Men's individual competition: Women's individual competition:

Athletics

Men's 1,500 metres Men's 5,000 metres Men's high jump

Boxing

Men's flyweight (– 51 kg) Men's bantamweight (– 54 kg) Men's featherweight (– 57 kg) Men's lightweight (– 60 kg) Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)

Canoeing

Cycling

Nine cyclists represented Canada in 1972.

Diving

Men's 3m springboard Men's 10m platform Women's 3m springboard Women's 10m platform

Equestrian

Fencing

Six fencers, five men and one woman, represented Canada in 1972.

Gymnastics

Judo

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Canada in 1972. It was the first time Canada had entered pentathletes at the Olympics, and the team was coached by Hungarian-born Joseph Bucsko (1930–1996). Individual: Team:

Rowing

Men's coxed pair

Sailing

Shooting

Ten male shooters represented Canada in 1972.

Swimming

Men's 100m freestyle Men's 200m freestyle Men's 4 × 100 m freestyle Relay Men's 4 × 200 m freestyle Relay

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling