Shooting at the 1972 Summer Olympics
For the attack that took place during the 1972 Summer Olympics, see Munich massacre.
This is a list of results of the Shooting competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Open events
All events were open, meaning both men and women were allowed to compete in the same events, against each other. Four women competed in these games.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 metre free rifle three positions |
 Lones WiggerUnited States (USA) |
.svg.png){kind=small} Boris MelnikSoviet Union (URS) |
 Lajos PappHungary (HUN) |
| 50 metre free pistol |
 Ragnar SkanåkerSweden (SWE) |
.svg.png){kind=small} Dan IugaRomania (ROU) |
 Rudolf DollingerAustria (AUT) |
| 25 metre rapid fire pistol |
 Józef ZapędzkiPoland (POL) |
 Ladislav FaltaCzechoslovakia (TCH) |
Viktor Torshin Soviet Union (URS) |
| 50 metre running target |
Yakov Zheleznyak Soviet Union (URS) |
 Helmut BellingrodtColombia (COL) |
 John KynochGreat Britain (GBR) |
| 50 metre rifle prone |
 Li Ho-JunNorth Korea (PRK) |
Vic Auer United States (USA) |
Nicolae Rotaru Romania (ROU) |
| 50 metre rifle three positions |
John Writer United States (USA) |
Lanny Bassham United States (USA) |
 Werner LippoldtEast Germany (GDR) |
| Trap |
 Angelo ScalzoneItaly (ITA) |
 Michel CarregaFrance (FRA) |
Silvano Basagni Italy (ITA) |
| Skeet |
 Konrad WirnhierWest Germany (FRG) |
Yevgeni Petrov Soviet Union (URS) |
Michael Buchheim East Germany (GDR) |
References
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