IOC code PRK 1 1 | Flag bearer Kim Man-dok | |
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NOC Olympic Committee of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Competitors 37 (23 men, 14 women) in 10 sports Medals
Ranked 22nd Gold
Silver
Bronze
Total
1
1
3
5 | ||
North Korea competed as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. It was the first time that the nation had competed at the Summer Olympic Games. 37 competitors, 23 men and 14 women, took part in 23 events in 10 sports.
Shooting
Three male shooters represented North Korea in 1972. Ri Ho-jun won gold in the 50 m rifle, prone event.
References
North Korea at the 1972 Summer Olympics Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA