The 1972 Munich Olympics:
The Darkest Day in Olympic History
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The 20th Olympiad
Games of the XX Olympiad
Munich Germany
Dates: August 26 to September 11, 1972
121 Nations represented
Athletes: 7,170 total
6,075 men
1,095 women
21 Summer Sports