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Host City: München, West Germany
Date Started: August 27, 1972
Date Finished: September 1, 1972
Events: 14
Participants: 231 (113 men and 118 women) from 28 countries
Youngest Participant:
Krisztina Medveczky (14 years, 136 days)
Oldest Participant:
Jo Jong-Ryol (32 years, 209 days)
Most Medals (Athlete):
Karin Janz and
Sawao Kato (5 medals)
Most Medals (Country):
Japan and
Soviet Union (16 medals)