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Host City: Munchen, West Germany (August 26, 1972 to September 11, 1972) Opening Ceremony: August 26, 1972 (opened by President Gustave Heinemann) Takers of the Olympic Oath: Heidi Schuller (athlete) and Heinz Pollay (official) Closing Ceremony: September 11, 1972 Events: 193 in 23 sports
Participants: 7,114 (6,053 men and 1,060 women) from 121 countries Youngest Participant: Werner Grieshofer (12 years, 188 days) Oldest Participant: Lorna Johnstone (70 years, 4 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Mark Spitz (7 medals) Most Medals (Country): Soviet Union (99 medals)
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