• Source: North Korea at the 1972 Summer Olympics

North Korea competed as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. It was the first time that the nation had competed at the Summer Olympic Games. 37 competitors, 23 men and 14 women, took part in 23 events in 10 sports. North Korea won the first Olympic gold medal from either Korea.




Medalists






Archery






Athletics






Boxing






Gymnastics






Judo






Rowing






Shooting



Three male shooters represented North Korea in 1972. Ri Ho-jun won gold in the 50 m rifle, prone event.

300 m rifle, three positions
Li Yun-hae
Ri Ho-jun
50 m rifle, three positions
Ri Ho-jun
Li Yun-hae
50 m rifle, prone
Ri Ho-jun
Li Yun-hae
50 m running target
Kim Song-bok




Volleyball






Weightlifting






Wrestling






References






External links


Official Olympic Reports
International Olympic Committee results database

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• Los Angeles
• North Korea at the 1972 Summer Olympics
• South Korea at the 1972 Summer Olympics
• North Korea at the Olympics
• North Korea at the 2024 Summer Olympics
• North Korea at the 2004 Summer Olympics
• North Korea at the 1976 Summer Olympics
• North Korea at the 2012 Summer Olympics
• North Korea at the 1980 Summer Olympics
• North Korea at the 1992 Summer Olympics
• Judo at the 1972 Summer Olympics