| Nigeria at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | NGR |
| NOC | Nigeria Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Munich | |
| Competitors | 11 |
| Flag bearer | Benedict Majekodunmi |
| Medals Ranked 43rd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Nigeria competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.
Medalists
Bronze
- Isaac Ikhouria — Boxing, Men's Light Heavyweight
Results by event
Athletics
Men's 100 metres
- First Heat — 10.70s (→ did not advance)
Men's 800 metres
- Heat — 1:52.0 (→ did not advance)
Men's 1500 metres
- Heat — 3:48.8 (→ did not advance)
Men's 4 × 100 m Relay
- Heat — 39.66s
- Semifinals — 39.73s (→ did not advance)
Women's 4 × 100 m Relay
- Heat — 45.15s (→ did not advance, 12th place)
Women's Long Jump
- Qualifying Round — 6.22m (→ did not advance, 19th place)
Women's Pentathlon
- First Heat — 4.279 points (→ 14th place)
Boxing
Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg)
- First Round — Lost to Carroll Morgan (CAN), 2:3
References
- "Benedict Majekodunmi". olympedia.org. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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