Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics
In today's article we will delve into the exciting world of Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics. We will explore its origins, evolution and its various applications today. Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics has been a topic of interest for a long time and has generated debates, research and discoveries that have impacted different areas of society. Throughout this article, we will analyze how Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics has influenced culture, science, technology, and people's daily lives. Additionally, we will examine current trends related to Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics and how these may affect the future of our society. From its impact on history to its relevance in the contemporary world, Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics continues to be a topic of great interest and relevance, making it crucial to understand its importance and the role it plays in our lives.
| Luge at the XI Olympic Winter Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Sapporo Teine |
| Dates | 4–7 February |
| Competitors | 83 from 13 nations |
| Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics | ||
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| Singles | men | women |
| Doubles | men | |
Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics consisted of three events at Sapporo Teine. The competition took place between 4 and 7 February 1972.
Medal summary
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  East Germany | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 2 |  Italy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (2 entries) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |
East Germany led the medal table with eight medals, including three golds. The only non East-German medal came in the doubles, where Italy tied the Germans, with both teams receiving gold medals.
Events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's singles |
Wolfgang Scheidel East Germany |
3:27.58 | Harald Ehrig East Germany |
3:28.39 | Wolfram Fiedler East Germany |
3:28.73 |
| Women's singles |
Anna-Maria Müller East Germany |
2:59.18 | Ute Rührold East Germany |
2:59.49 | Margit Schumann East Germany |
2:59.54 |
| Doubles |
East Germany (GDR) Horst Hörnlein Reinhard Bredow Italy (ITA)Paul Hildgartner Walter Plaikner |
1:28.35 | East Germany (GDR) Klaus Bonsack Wolfram Fiedler |
1:29.16 | ||
- ^ The two teams finished tied, and it was decided that gold medals would be awarded to both.
Participating NOCs
Thirteen nations participated in Luge at the Sapporo Games. Japan and the Soviet Union made their Olympic luge debut.
Austria (8)
Canada (4)
France (1)
West Germany (10)
Great Britain (6)
East Germany (9)
Italy (9)
Japan (7)
Liechtenstein (1)
Norway (3)
Poland (8)
Soviet Union (7)
United States (10)
References
- ^ a b c d "The XI Olympic Winter Games Sapporo 1972" (PDF). Organizing Committee for the XIth Olympic Winter Games. LA84 Foundation. 1972. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
- ^ "Luge at the 1972 Sapporo Winter Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
