Egypt competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. The North African nation made its Olympic debut in 1912.

The Egyptian contingent included 28 male athletes, 1 female athlete and 18 officials. Because of the Munich massacre, some members of the Egyptians contingent left the Olympics early.

Results by event

Swimming

Men's 200m Freestyle

  • Kamel Aly Mostafa
    • Heat — 2:05.30 (→ did not advance)

References

External links

  • Official Olympic Reports



1972 Summer Olympics Massacre

History of the Olympics 1972 Olympic Games in Munich

1972 Summer Olympics Massacre

1972 Summer Olympics Wikipedia

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