Uganda took part in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich ( Germany ) for the fifth time in its history, and won one silver and one gold medal. Uganda won its first Olympic gold medal.
| Uganda at the Olympics | ||||
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| IOC Code | UGA | |||
| NOC | Uganda Olympic Committee Official site | |||
| Olympic Games in Munich | ||||
| Athletes | 11 in 2 sports | |||
| Medals Place 24 | Gold one | Silver one | Bronze 0 | Total 2 |
| Participation in the Summer Olympics | ||||
| 1956 • 1960 • 1964 • 1968 • 1972 • 1976 • 1980 • 1984 • 1988 • 1992 • 1996 • 2000 • 2004 • 2008 • 2012 • 2016 | ||||
Gold
- Athletics , men, 400 meters, obstacle course - John Akiy-Bois.
Silver
- Boxing , men, - Leo the Rabble .