Luge at the 1972 Winter Olympics consisted of three events at Sapporo Teine.

[1][2] East Germany led the medal table with eight medals, including three golds.

The only non East-German medal came in the doubles, where Italy tied the Germans, with both teams receiving gold medals.

[1] Thirteen nations participated in Luge at the Sapporo Games.

Japan and the Soviet Union made their Olympic luge debut.