Belarus at the Olympics were won in athletics, shooting, and wrestling (both freestyle and Greco-Roman). The bronze medals were won in artistic gymnastics, athletics, rowing and Greco-Roman wrestling. The country sent 159 athletes to compete in 21 disciplines. The Belarusian government, using public funds and sponsorships, spent five million USD to prepare the athletes for the 2000 Olympics. Minister of Sports and Tourism Yevgeny Vorsin predicted that Belarus would win four gold medals during the Games. Belarus finished with three gold, three silver and 11 bronze medals. Karsten successfully defended her championship in the single sculls, with the other two gold medals won by
Netherlands at the 1972 Summer Olympics Netherlands at the 1972 Summer Olympics The Netherlands competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 119 competitors, 90 men and 29 women, took part in 72 events in 16 sports. The Netherlands finished in 16th position in the final medal rankings, with three gold medals and five medals overall. Men's 800 metres Men's 1500 metres Men's 5000 metres Men's Welterweight (– 67 kg) Men's Light Middleweight (– 71 kg) Eleven cyclists represented the Netherlands in 1972. Women's 3m Springboard Women's 10m Platform One fencer represented the Netherlands in 1972. Three male pentathletes represented the Netherlands in 1972.