In this article, we will explore in detail the impact of Biathlon at the 1972 Winter Olympics on our modern society. Since its appearance, Biathlon at the 1972 Winter Olympics has captured the attention of experts and the general public, generating debate, controversy and endless conflicting opinions. We will delve into its history, analyze its relevance in the current context and discuss possible future scenarios. Without a doubt, Biathlon at the 1972 Winter Olympics has left a deep mark on our lives, and understanding its influence is crucial to understanding the world around us. Read on to find out everything you need to know about Biathlon at the 1972 Winter Olympics.
Biathlon at the XI Olympic Winter Games | |
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Venue | Makomanai Biathlon Site |
Dates | 9–11 February |
Competitors | 62 from 14 nations |
Biathlon at the 1972 Winter Olympics | |
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Individual | men |
Relay | men |
Biathlon at the 1972 Winter Olympics consisted of two biathlon events, held at Makomanai Biathlon Site. The events began on 9 February and ended on 11 February 1972.
Five nations won medals in biathlon, the Soviet Union and Norway leading the medal table with one gold medal each, while East Germany were the only country to win more than one medal. Hansjörg Knauthe, who was part of both East German medals, was the only athlete to win more than one medal.
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | Norway (NOR) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Soviet Union (URS) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
3 | East Germany (GDR) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
4 | Finland (FIN) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
5 | Sweden (SWE) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Totals (5 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
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Individual |
Magnar Solberg Norway |
1:15:55.50 | Hansjörg Knauthe East Germany |
1:16:07.60 | Lars-Göran Arwidson Sweden |
1:16:27.03 |
Relay |
Soviet Union (URS) Aleksandr Tikhonov Rinnat Safin Ivan Biakov Viktor Mamatov |
1:51:44.92 | Finland (FIN) Esko Saira Juhani Suutarinen Heikki Ikola Mauri Röppänen |
1:54:37.25 | East Germany (GDR) Hansjörg Knauthe Joachim Meischner Dieter Speer Horst Koschka |
1:54:57.67 |
Fourteen nations sent biathletes to compete in Sapporo. Below is a list of the competing nations; in parentheses are the number of national competitors. Italy made its Olympic biathlon debut.