The competition was held from 30 August to 10 September 1972. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}480758N 113250E / 48.1327N 11.5472E / 48.1327; 11.5472. As in 1968 there were 11 events held in 1972 boxing. With 56 Olympic medals, Team GB is the third most successful nation in the history of Olympic boxing, behind only Cuba and the USA. Kottysch won the slenderest of decisions as two judges voted for him, two for Kottysch and the fifth judge had the fight even at 59-59 but gave the advantage to the German. Brooks almost missed out on the Games after knocking himself out during the World Championships in June. Carson, Colo. (1st)201: Ray Mercer, Army (1st)+201:Riddick Bowe, Brooklyn, N.Y. (2nd), 106: Eric Griffin, Broussard, La.112: Timothy Austin, Cincinnati, Ohio (3rd)119: Sergio Reyes, Marines/Camp Lejeune, N.C.125: Julian Wheeler, Navy/Virginia Beach132:Oscar De La Hoya, Los Angeles, Calif. (1st)139:Vernon Forrest, Augusta, Ga./NMU147: Pepe Reilly, Glendale, Calif.156: Raul Marquez, Houston, Texas165:Chris Byrd, Flint, Mich. (2nd)178: Montell Griffin, Chicago, Ill.201: Danell Nicholson, Chicago, Ill.+201: Larry Donald, Cincinnati, Ohio, 106: Albert Guardado, Topeka, Kan.112:Eric Morel, Madison, Wis.119: Zahir Raheem, Philadelphia, Pa.125:Floyd Mayweather, Grand Rapids, Mich.132: Terrance Cauthen, Philadelphia, Pa.139: David Diaz, Chicago, Ill.147:Fernando Vargas, Oxnard, Calif.156:David Reid, Philadelphia, Pa. (1st)165: Rhoshii Wells, Riverdale, Ga.178:Antonio Tarver, Orlando, Fla.201: Nate Jones, Chicago, Ill.+201: Lawrence Clay-Bey, Hartford, Conn. 106:Brian Viloria, Waipahu, Hawaii112:Jose Navarro, Los Angeles, Calif.119:Clarence Vinson, Washington, D.C.125:Ricardo Juarez, Houston, Texas132:David Jackson, Seattle, Wash.139:Ricardo Williams, Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio147:Dante Craig, Cincinnati, Ohio156:Jermain Taylor, Little Rock, Ark.165:Jeff Lacy, St. Petersburg, Fla.178:Olanda Anderson, Ft. Carson, Colo./Army201:Michael Bennett, Chicago, Ill.+201:Calvin Brock, Charlotte, N.C. Head Coach: Tom Mustin, Tacoma, Wash.Asst. Under the direction of the American entrepreneur Peter Ueberroth, the 1984 Olympics witnessed the ascension of commercialism as an integral element in the staging of the Games. How he did it: Scott won his third medal of the Tokyo Olympics and Great Britain's sixth in the pool with silver after finishing behind winner Wang Shun of China. All the hostages, five of their captors, and a West German policeman were slain in a failed rescue attempt. The Soviet men, led by Vladimir Salnikov, won seven events. Wilby swam in the heats in place of the rested Peaty. News. Host City: Munchen, West Germany Venue(s): Boxing Hall, Olympic Park, Munchen Date Started: August 30, 1972 Date Finished: September 10, 1972 Format: Single elimination tournament. Until recently boxing was only contested by men in the Olympics, but in 2012 womencompeted for the first time, in three weight categories; 51kg, 60kg and 75kg. Armstrong had also been a member of the 1972 Olympic team. In his later life he battled unsuccessfully with alcohol problems and this contributed to his death at the age of just 43. Price became the first Welsh fighter to win an Olympic boxing gold medal as she defeated China's Li Qian to take a 5-0 points victory. All 11 British fighters in Tokyo can claim to be in medal contention, if they get the right draw, and that was not true of the GB teams in London and then at Rio in 2016 when three medals were won . The U.S. boxing team, starring Leon and Michael Spinks and Ray (Sugar Ray) Leonard, won 5 of the 11 divisions. The boycott did not have the effect of previous ones, and the Seoul Games proved to be extremely competitive. All Rights Reserved. It would mark the beginning of a gold-medal-winning run that lasted three Games (Munich 1972, Montreal 1976 and Moscow 1980). 112: Humberto Barrera, Robstown, Texas119: Jerry Armstrong, Boise, Idaho/Army125: Nicholas Spanakos, New York, N.Y.132: Harry Campbell, Army139: Quincy Daniels, Seattle, Wash./Air Force (3rd)147: Arthur Baldwin, Muskegon, Mich./Air Force156: Wilbert McClure, Chestnut Hill, Mass. eventing team gold since Munich 1972 with a score of 86.30 . The competition was held from 27 August to 10 September 1972. He was the National AAU champion in 1972, 1975-76, and 1979. Melbourne 1956 Terence Spinks (Flyweight, 51kg), Paris 1924 Harry Mallin (Middleweight, 72.6kg) How they did it: The 2016 champions beat India in a thrilling bronze-medal match. All the hostages, five of their captors, and a West German policeman were slain in a failed rescue attempt. Sinden lost out to Uzbekistan's Ulugbek Rashitov in a see-saw gold-medal bout. Wilby swam in the heats in place of the rested Peaty. The win saw Jonny Brownlee secure his first Olympic gold, after he won silver and bronze medals at the past two Games. Detailed below are all Great Britains boxing medalists from the London 1908 to Tokyo 2020. Official Boxing results from the Mexico City 1968 Olympics. Talbot's success did not last long and was easily defeated in his next bout by the man who proved to be the class of the field, Hungary's European champion [Gyrgy Ged]. Beijing 2008 David Price (Super Heavyweight, 91kg+), Barcelona 1992 Robin Reid (Light Middleweight, 71kg), Seoul 1988 Richie Woodhall (Light Middleweight, 71kg), Los Angeles 1984 Robert Wells (Super Heavyweight, 91kg+), Moscow 1980 Anthony Willis (Light Welterweight, 64kg), Montreal 1976 Patrick Cowdell (Bantamweight, 54kg), Munich 1972 Ralph Evans (Light Flyweight, 48kg) Unluckiest of all the boxers in Munich was [Jos Viccario] of Argentina who was forced to withdraw after suffering facial injuries in a brawl at the Olympic village. The track-and-field competition returned to the Memorial Coliseum, which had been renovated for the Games. He also hosts TV and radio sports talk shows. Munich 1972 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Munich that took place August 26-September 11, 1972. Kostadinov fought on after Munich and returned to the Olympic Games in 1976 in Montreal but his display in 1972 was far and away the best of his career. Boxing. Welterweight was considered one of the most competitive weight divisions contested in 1972. Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut and weightlifter Vasily Alekseyev made their Olympic debuts in 1972. 119: Ricardo Carreras, N.Y./Air Force (3rd) 125: Louis Self, Toledo, Ohio 132: Louis Busceme, Beaumont, Texas 139: Ray Seales, Tacoma, Wash. (1st) 147: Jesse Valdez, Houston, Texas/Air Force (3rd) If you have an interest in the world of Olympic boxing, check out 40 years of U.S. Olympic Boxing Team history consolidated into a single list, including the locations where the team competed. Kottysch and Rudkowski, two old rivals, met for the gold medal with the German's harder punching triumphing over the more skillful Pole. You can find out more about GBBoxing and the athletes and coaches atwww.gbboxing.org.uk. The British pair held the gold medal spot after 10 sprints but then faded before securing silver with a late surge. Pertti Karppinen of Finland won the first of his three career gold medals in rowing. His assailant, teammate Norberto Cabura, was sent home in disgrace. The track-and-field competition produced several disappointing winning times. How she did it: Dujardin became Great Britain's most-decorated female Olympian with six medals, edging out German Dorothee Schneider with a mark of 88.543% in the final run. He was also on the 1972 Olympic team going 1-1. Britain have won 59 medals - 19 gold, 20 silver, 20 bronze - compared with 65 at London . The bout lived up to expectations as first Seales and then Beyer took the upper hand over the course of the fight. Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Source: IOC London 1908 Harry Johnson (Lightweight, 63.5kg) 22 boxers from 22 nations competed. Paris 1924 Harold Mitchell (Light Heavyweight, 89.4kg), Antwerp 1920 Ronald Rawson (Heavywight, 79.4+kg) 37 boxers from 37 nations competed. The first of the four to fall was Wolke although his exit at the hands of Correa was due to a cut eye that happened in the second round of an otherwise even contest. 7 Canceled or Reintroduced Olympic Sports. Empower Team USA athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. The 1972 boxing tournament was held at the [Boxhalle] in Olympiapark in Munchen, later to be known as the Olympia-Eissportzentrum. Yafai, 28, gained a 4-1 points decision at the Kokugikan Arena. Tokyo 2020 (contested in 2021 due to Coronavirus Pandemic) Lauren Price (Middleweight, 75kg), Rio 2016 Nicola Adams (Flyweight, 51kg), London 2012 Nicola Adams(Flyweight, 51kg) The victory was wrapped in controversy after game officials extended the contest by three seconds, allowing the Soviets the opportunity to score a final basket and win 5150. The event was overshadowed by the Munich massacre in the second week, in which . Lemeshev was European champion in 1973 and 1975 but retired at the young age of 24 after failing to be selected for the 1976 Olympic Games. French entered the final event of the modern pentathlon in fifth, but stormed away from the field with a dominant run to win gold. They were intended to be a celebration of peace, putting the militaristic images of Berlin 1936 far behind. The bronze medalists were reigning African featherweight champion [Samuel Mbugua] of Kenya, who lost his chance of a place in the final when an injury ruled him out of the semi-final, and [Alfonso Prez] who won Colombia's first ever Olympic medal. As a professional,. He won three Olympic and three World amateur titles during his career. Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the art of punditry and rank the best analysts, Three single Kiwi women are in search of the man of their dreams in FBoy Island NZ. How they did it: 19 year-old Hodgkinson won silver with a new British record after finishing behind Athing Mu of the USA. Hungary and Poland each won four medals, with both winning one gold medal. (3rd)178: Raymond Russell, Marines+178: Duane Bobick, Navy, 106: Louis Curtis, Washington, D.C.112: Leo Randolph, Tacoma, Wash. (1st)119: Charles Mooney, Army (2nd)125: Davey Lee Armstrong, Puyallup, Wash.132: Howard Davis Jr., Glen Cove, N.Y. (1st)139:Ray Leonard, Palmer Park, Md. How he did it: Pidcock led from midway through the race, finishing ahead of Swiss world number one Mathias Fluckiger. She held off two-time champion Mariana Pajon to win. 36 boxers from 36 nations competed. Corporate sponsors, principally U.S.-based multinationals, were allowed to put Olympic symbols on their products, which were then marketed as the official such product of the Olympics. All three riders qualified for the individual jumping final by posting scores inside the top five overall, with McEwen going on to win silver. London 1908 Frederick Spiller (Lightweight, 63.5kg) These are the final results for the boxing competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics. His opponent for the gold medal was [Kim U-Gil], the first boxer from the People's Republic of Korea to win an Olympic medal. Coward-Holley finished third and only missed out by a shot on a gold medal play-off. Are the Olympic Games an overall benefit for their host countries and cities? This was an indoor arena constructed for the 1972 Olympics, which also hosted judo competition. he let his fiance visit him at the team's Olympic quarters. The competition was held from 28 August to 10 September 1972. The tragedy brought the Games to a halt and cast a long shadow over what had been theretofore a memorably joyful Games. field, boxing . Team GB boxing has an impressive record at the Olympics and will be hopeful the 2020 squad can win medals in Tokyo. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Fox first competed in the Olympic Games at Tokyo 1964, finishing 29th. The gold medal bout was a textbook clash between the upright technical Eastern European style of Angelov and the looser, more aggressive American. Official Boxing results from the Munich 1972 Olympics. After the Olympics Seales embarked on a professional career. [Jan Szczepaski] lived up to his billing as pre-Olympic favourite by comfortably winning the gold medal. 14 boxers from 14 nations competed. The 36-year-old clocked 35.202 seconds to edge out Hungary's Kolos Csizmadia for third place. How she did it: Worthington recovered from a fall on her first run to win a thrilling gold in the women's BMX park freestyle Olympic final, delivering an action-packed score of 97.50 to snatch gold on her second run. Tokyo 2020 (contested in 2021 due to Coronavirus Pandemic) Frazer Clarke (Super-heavyweight, 91kg+), Rio 2016 Joshua Buatsi (Light Heavyweight, 81kg, pictured above), London2012Anthony Ogogo(Middleweight, 75kg), Beijing 2008 Tony Jeffries (Light Heavyweight, 81kg) Britwatch - How are GB athletes doing in Tokyo? London 1908 Richard Gunn (Featherweight, 57.2kg) The American men, led by John Naber (who took four gold medals), won all but one event and set 11 world records. Expand All - 48kg (light-flyweight) men. The weight class allowed boxers of up to 54 kilograms to compete. 1904 St. Louis, Mo. How he did it: McEwen was third after the eventing stage and then rode Toledo de Kerser into the silver medal position. How they did it: Bradshaw claimed Britain's second track and field medal in Tokyo and finally landed her first major championship podium finish with pole vault bronze. This list may not reflect recent changes. Despite sporting an ugly swelling under his eye, Bobick briefly fought back in the second round but it was not enough and by the middle of round three his resistance had faded. When Juocevicius' Olympic dreams were thwarted by injury it was thought that Riskiyev would be chosen but instead the Soviet selectors chose Lemeshev. How he did it: The reigning champion from Rio led from the front, competing first and setting a score of 15.583 that ensured he would become the first Olympic pommel champion to defend the title since 1980. But in a turn of events, his Romanian opponent had to forfeit. The 2016 champions beat India in a thrilling bronze-medal match. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Boxers_at_the_1972_Summer_Olympics&oldid=951699170, Template Category TOC via CatAutoTOC on category with 301600 pages, CatAutoTOC generates standard Category TOC, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 18 April 2020, at 12:06. A footballing whirlwind in the eye of a tabloid storm Look at the actions taken as the Third Reich faces collapse in the final weeks of World War II. Tony Duffy/Allsport Olympic Medals 4 5 9 Games Breakdown Athletics 1 1 2 Boxing 3 Cycling Track 1 Equestrian Eventing 2 Equestrian Jumping 1 Show more How she did it: Page claimed bronze in the women's trampoline final to add to her silver medal in Rio after finishing behind China's Zhu Xueying, who picked up gold, and Chinese compatriot Liu Lingling, who took silver. Eleven cyclists represented Great Britain in 1972. How she did it: Lying fourth after the snatch, Campbell lifted 161kg in the clean and jerk to secure a spot on the podium and become Britain's first ever female Olympic weightlifting medallist. Rodrguez was the first of the three to be eliminated although it came in bizarre circumstances. Meldrick Taylor was beaten at the American Olympic trials. How she did it: Wilson was guaranteed a medal going into the medal event after winning four of her previous races. Photo by Barrington Coombs/Getty Images for British Olympic Association British Olympic Foundation; Get Set; Partner Organisations . The 36-year-old clocked 35.202 seconds to edge out Hungary's Kolos Csizmadia for third place. Full list of gold, silver and bronze medallists as well as photos and videos of medal-winning moments. Host City: Munchen, West Germany Venue(s): Boxing Hall, Olympic Park, Munchen Date Started: August 28, 1972 Date Finished: September 10, 1972 Format: Single elimination tournament. The weight class allowed boxers of up to 57 kilograms to compete. Silver. Mills became Great Britain's most successful female Olympic sailor as she and Eilidh McIntyre won 470 gold after finishing fifth in the medal race, but their earlier performances meant it was enough to hold off silver medallists Poland and France in bronze. Scott became a double gold medallist after retaining his men's Finn title after finishing fourth in the final race to take GB's gold medal tally to 13. SUBSCRIBE I Am Team GB News; Athletes; Sports; Video; Games; Shop; Menu. In the track events the Kenyan mens team won four of the six distance races. The quartet claimed Great Britain's fourth swimming gold at an Olympics - the first time the nation has won that many at a single Games for 113 years - as they finished clear of China in the first-ever mixed medley relay. More than 100 years later, in . Lorna Johnstone became the oldest British athlete to ever compete in the Games when she made the equestrian team, aged 69, and Equestrian was again the centre of attention in 1976. Paris 2024; Beijing 2022 . We are deeply saddened to confirm the 1976 Modern Pentathlon Olympic Gold medallist and former Pentathlon GB Chairman, Jeremy (Jim) Robert Fox OLY MBE OBE passed away yesterday at the age of 81. In 1912 boxing was not contested at the Stockholm Olympics because it was banned as a sport under Swedish law. Kristin Otto of East Germany won six gold medals in swimming. McEwen was third after the eventing stage and then rode Toledo de Kerser into the silver medal position. Taiwan also boycotted, when Canada, which officially recognized the Peoples Republic of China, would not permit Taiwan to be identified at the Games as the Republic of China. American swimmer Janet Evans won three events. The competition was held from 3 to 10 September 1972. The weight class allowed boxers of up to 63.5 kilograms to compete. GB led 2-0 early on, but India struck back to take a 3-2 lead in the third quarter only for GB to level and then win it through Grace Balsdon. Bobick had won the Pan American Games gold medal in 1971 scoring a victory over young Cuban [Tefilo Stevenson] on his way to the title. 2022 United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Mary T. Meagher and Tracy Caulkins each earned three gold medals. How they did it: The trio scooped GB's first eventing team gold since Munich 1972 with a score of 86.30. In boxing, without the challenge of the Cubans, the U.S. team dominated the competition, earning nine gold medals. Thirty-six years after his father's Olympic triumph his son, [Emilio Jr.], reached the middleweight final of the 2008 Olympics only to lose to Great Britain's [James DeGale]. Three male pentathletes represented Great Britain in 1972. His Olympic title in 1972 was sandwiched by a brace of European championships in 1971 and 1973 and followed by a win at the inaugural world amateur Championships in 1974. The Olympic rule requiring participants to be amateurs was overturned in 1986, and decisions on professional participation were left to the governing bodies of particular sports. Munich 1972 Alan Minter (Light Middleweight, 71kg) Gedo, a tall southpaw, had difficulty outpointing [Volodymyr Ivanov] in the quarter-finals but won both semi-final and final with ease. The competition was held from 28 August to 10 September 1972. The weight class was the lightest contested, and allowed boxers of up to 48 kilograms to compete. How he did it: Whyte earned a historic first medal for Great Britain in BMX racing, winning silver by finishing just behind the Netherlands' Niek Kimmann.
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