New Zealand competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. For the first time at the Olympics, God Defend New Zealand was played instead of God Save the King/Queen. The New Zealand Olympic Committee was represented by 89 competitors, 82 men and 7 women, who took part in 63 events in 14 sports. Medal tables Archery In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, New Zealand entered one man in the competition. Athletics Track and road Field Boxing Canoeing Cycling Eight cyclists represented New Zealand in 1972. Road Men's individual road race Track Men's 1000 m time trial Men's team pursuit Brent Pascoe was the reserve rider, but did not compete. Gymnastics Men's individual Apparatus qualifying and all-around Sale did not qualify for any of the apparatus finals. Women's individual Apparatus qualifying and all-around Foote did not qualify for any of the apparatus finals. Field hockey Men's tournament Team roster Head coach Ross Gillespie Group B 9th / 10th Place play-off New Zealand finished the men's field hockey tournament in ninth place. Judo Rowing 1972 was the last year that only men competed at the Olympic rowing events. New Zealand entered boats in four of the seven events. The gold medal won by the 1972 New Zealand eight is one of New Zealand's most memorable performances, and was in 2008 rated by sports journalist Joseph Romanos as New Zealand's best ever team performance at the Olympic Games. Sailing Jonty Farmer, Jack Hansen, Geoff Smals and Bryan Treleaven were named as alternates but did not compete. Shooting Four male shooters represented New Zealand in 1972. Mixed 25 m rapid fire pistol Mixed 50 m rifle, prone Mixed 50 m running target Swimming Weightlifting Wrestling Officials Chef de Mission – Joe McManemin Assistant team manager – Jack Prestney Team doctor – Tom Anderson Chaperone – Doris Fitzsimmons Archery section manager – Jack Richards Athletics Section manager – Graham Davy Coach – Valdemars Briedis Boxing section manager – David Tipping Canoeing section manager – Stan Robinson Cycling Section manager – Colin Hollows Coach / mechanic – Bruce Goldsworthy Field hockey Section manager – Merv Good Coach – Ross Gillespie Gymnastics section manager – Cameron A. R. Buchanan Judo section manager – Jack Fielding Rowing Section manager – Fred Strachan Coach – Rusty Robertson Assistant coach – Ted Lindstrom Sailing section manager – Hal Wagstaff Shooting section manager – Hong Tse