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The Games of the XX Olympiad were held in 1972 in Munich, West Germany. In the bid to organise the Olympics, Detroit, Madrid and Montreal were beaten.
Games of the XX Olympiad
Nations participating121
Athletes participating7,123 (6,065 men, 1,058 women)
Events195 in 23 sports
Opening ceremonies August 26, 1972
Closing ceremonies September 11, 1972
Officially opened by Gustav Heinemann
Athlete's Oath Heidi Schüller
Judge's Oath: Heinz Pollay
Olympic Torch Günther Zahn

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