1972 Summer Olympics

The 1972 Summer Olympics were held in Munich, West Germany, marking a major international sporting event from August 26 to September 11. It featured 118 nations and over 7,000 athletes competing in 129 events across 21 sports. The Games are remembered for their competitive spirit and progression in sports technology, but also tragically for a terrorist attack where eight Israeli team members and a police officer were killed. Despite this, the event showcased global unity, new athletic records, and cultural exchanges, leaving a lasting impact on Olympic history.