423 competitors, 340 men and 83 women, took part in 183 events in 23 sports.

In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, West Germany entered two men and two women.

Men's Heavyweight (+ 81 kg) 17 cyclists represented West Germany in 1972.

Men's Team Competition: Three male pentathletes represented West Germany in 1972.

Konrad Wirnhier won gold in the skeet.