In this article we will explore Modern pentathlon at the 1972 Summer Olympics, a topic that has generated interest and debate in various areas. Since its emergence, Modern pentathlon at the 1972 Summer Olympics has captured the attention of many people and sparked different points of view and opinions. Over time, Modern pentathlon at the 1972 Summer Olympics has evolved and has become a relevant topic in today's society. In this article, we will examine the different aspects and perspectives related to Modern pentathlon at the 1972 Summer Olympics, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and balanced view on this topic. In addition, we will analyze its impact on various sectors and how it has influenced the way we face and address the challenges that arise.
Men's modern pentathlon at the Games of the XX Olympiad | |
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Dates | August 27–31, 1972 |
Competitors | 59 from 20 nations |
Modern pentathlon at the 1972 Summer Olympics | ||
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men | team | |
The modern pentathlon at the 1972 Summer Olympics was represented by two events (both for men): Individual competition and Team competition. As usual in Olympic modern pentathlon, one competition was held and each competitor's score was included to the Individual competition event results table and was also added to his teammates' scores to be included to the Team competition event results table. This competition consisted of 5 disciplines:
Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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Individual |
András Balczó Hungary |
Boris Onishchenko Soviet Union |
Pavel Lednyov Soviet Union |
Team |
Soviet Union (URS) Boris Onishchenko Pavel Lednyov Vladimir Shmelyov |
Hungary (HUN) András Balczó Zsigmond Villányi Pál Bakó |
Finland (FIN) Risto Hurme Veikko Salminen Martti Ketelä |
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | Soviet Union (URS) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
2 | Hungary (HUN) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
3 | Finland (FIN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Totals (3 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
A total of 59 athletes from 20 nations competed at the Munich Games: