Switzerland competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 151 competitors, 122 men and 29 women, took part in 116 events in 17 sports.
In the first modern archery competition at the Olympics, Switzerland entered three men but only one woman. Their highest placing competitor was Lucien Trepper, at 10th place in the men's competition.
Ten cyclists represented Switzerland in 1972.
12 fencers, 10 men and 2 women, represented Switzerland in 1972.
Three male pentathletes represented Switzerland in 1972.
Eight male shooters represented Switzerland.
^ "Switzerland at the 1972 Munich Summer Games". Sports Reference. Retrieved 25 January 2016.