Israel at the 1972 Summer Olympics by locals on his fluent German, he responded: "I learned it in Bergen-Belsen". He survived the Munich massacre by jumping off a balcony. The following nominated referees and judges were in the delegation: The following coaches and officials were in the delegation: Israel at the 1972 Summer Olympics Israel competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, which began on August 26. On September 5 and 6, in the Munich massacre, 11 members of the Israeli delegation—5 athletes, 2 referees, and 4 coaches (names bolded on this page)—were taken hostage by PLO terrorists and murdered. The remainder of
El Salvador at the 1972 Summer Olympics the team, while swimmer Salvador Vilanova was the youngest at age 19. The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Games. El Salvador at the 1972 Summer Olympics El Salvador competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany, from 28 July to 12 August 1984. This was the nation's second appearance at the Olympics. Comité Olímpico de El Salvador sent a total of 11 athletes to the Games, all men, to compete in 2 sports. Swimmer Salvador Vilanova was selected to carry his nation's flag during the opening ceremony. Comité Olímpico de El Salvador