242 competitors, 176 men and 66 women, took part in 148 events in 17 sports.

[1] British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.

In the second appearance by Great Britain in modern Olympic archery, two men and two women represented the country.

Women's Long Jump Eleven cyclists represented Great Britain in 1976.

Three male pentathletes represented Great Britain in 1976, winning gold in the team event.