sailing at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Soling

Sailing at the Olympics

Also known as sailing at the 1972 Summer Olympics - Soling

Instance of: Olympic sporting event
Part of: sailing at the 1972 Summer Olympics

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The Soling was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1972 Summer Olympics program in Kiel-Schilksee. Seven races were scheduled. Only six races were sailed due to weather conditions. 80 sailors, on 26 boats, from 26 nations competed.

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Number of participants: 78
80
Sport: sailing
Date: 1972
Winner: Buddy Melges
William Allen
William Bentsen
Followed by: sailing at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Soling
Location: Olympiazentrum Schilksee
Participating team: United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics ranking: 1 · awards: Olympic gold medal · members / parts: Buddy Melges, William Allen
Sweden at the 1972 Summer Olympics ranking: 2 · awards: Olympic silver medal · members / parts: Bo Knape, Stefan Krook
Canada at the 1972 Summer Olympics ranking: 3 · awards: Olympic bronze medal · members / parts: David Miller, John Ekels

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