Austria competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.

111 competitors, 97 men and 14 women, took part in 68 events in 15 sports.

Three male pentathletes represented Austria in 1972.

Men's Individual Competition: Men's Team Competition: Men's Coxed Pairs Seven male shooters represented Austria in 1972.

Rudolf Dollinger won bronze in the 50 m pistol event.