| Turkey at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | TUR |
| NOC | Turkish National Olympic Committee |
| Website | olimpiyat |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 43 in 8 sports |
| Flag bearer | Gıyasettin Yılmaz[1] |
| Medals Ranked 33rd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| 1906 Intercalated Games | |
Turkey competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 43 competitors, 42 men and 1 woman, took part in 43 events in 8 sports.[2]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Vehbi Akdağ | Wrestling | Men's Freestyle Featherweight |
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Main article: Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Men's 800 metres
Men's 1500 metres
Men's 5000 metres
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Main article: Boxing at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Men's Light Flyweight (– 48 kg)
Men's Flyweight (– 51 kg)
Men's Bantamweight (– 54 kg)
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Main article: Cycling at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Six cyclists represented Turkey in 1972.
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Main article: Fencing at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Four fencers, three men and one woman, represented Turkey in 1972.
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Main article: Shooting at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Four male shooters represented Turkey in 1972.
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Main article: Swimming at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
Men's 100m Freestyle
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Main article: Weightlifting at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
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Main article: Wrestling at the 1972 Summer Olympics |
