1972 Summer Olympics - Host City Selection

Host City Selection

Munich won its Olympic bid on April 26, 1966, at the 64th IOC Session at Rome, Italy, over bids presented by Detroit, Madrid, and Montreal.

1972 Summer Olympics bidding results
City Country Round 1 Round 2
Munich West Germany 29 31
Madrid Spain 16 16
Montreal Canada 6 13
Detroit United States 6 —

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