Romania competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 159 competitors, 132 men and 27 women, took part in 102 events in 16 sports.

Medalists

Athletics

Men's 800 metres Men's 1500 metres Men's High Jump Women's Discus Throw Women's Javelin Throw

Boxing

Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg) Men's Light Middleweight (– 71 kg) Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)

Canoeing

Cycling

One cyclist represented Romania in 1972.

Diving

Men's 3m Springboard: Men's 10m Platform: Women's 3m Springboard: Women's 10m Platform:

Fencing

19 fencers, 15 men and 4 women, represented Romania in 1972.

Gymnastics

Handball

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Romania in 1972. Men's Individual Competition: Men's Team Competition:

Rowing

Men's Coxed Pairs

Shooting

Ten male shooters represented Romania in 1972. Daniel Iuga won silver in the 50 m pistol and Nicolae Rotaru won bronze in the 50 m rifle, prone event.

Swimming

Men's 100m Freestyle Men's 200m Freestyle

Volleyball

Water polo

Weightlifting

Wrestling