Switzerland competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 151 competitors, 122 men and 29 women, took part in 116 events in 17 sports.

Medalists

Archery

In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Switzerland entered three men and just one woman. Their highest placing competitor was Lucien Trepper, positioned at 10th place in the men's competition. Men's Individual Competition: Women's Individual Competition:

Athletics

Men's 800 metres Men's 1500 metres Men's 5000 metres Men's High Jump

Boxing

Canoeing

Cycling

Ten cyclists represented Switzerland in 1972.

Diving

Men's 10m Platform

Equestrian

Fencing

12 fencers, 10 men and 2 women, represented Switzerland in 1972.

Gymnastics

Judo

Modern pentathlon

Three male pentathletes represented Switzerland in 1972. Men's Individual Competition: Men's Team Competition: Alternate member

Rowing

Men's Single Sculls Men's Coxed Pairs

Sailing

Shooting

Eight male shooters represented Switzerland.

Swimming

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

Weightlifting

Wrestling