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competed at the

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. 11 competitors, 10 men and 1 woman, took part in 8 events in 5 sports.

Archery

In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Luxembourg entered one man and one woman. Their highest placing competitor was Nelly Wies-Weyrich, at 24th place in the women's competition. ;Men ;Women

Athletics

;Men ;Track and road events

Cycling

Two cyclists represented Luxembourg in 1972. ;Men

Fencing

Five fencers, all men, represented Luxembourg in 1972.

Men

Shooting

One male shooter represented Luxembourg in 1972. ;Open

Water skiing (demonstration sports)

;Women

References

Nations at the 1972 Summer Olympics

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