Munich 1945, Munich was completely rebuilt following a meticulous plan, which preserved its pre-war street grid. In 1957, Munich's population surpassed 1 million. The city continued to play a highly significant role in the German economy, politics and culture, giving rise to its nickname "Heimliche Hauptstadt" ("secret capital") in the decades after World War II. Munich was the site of the 1972 Summer Olympics, during which Israeli athletes were assassinated by Palestinian fedayeen in the Munich massacre, when gunmen from the Palestinian "Black September" group took hostage members of the Israeli Olympic team. Most Munich residents enjoy a high quality of
Norway at the 1972 Summer Olympics bracket. They defeated Japan to set up a match with Poland for ninth and tenth places, which Norway won. Men's Team Competition: Men's Coxed Pairs Flying Dutchman class Tempest class Finn class Star class Dragon class Soling class Seven male shooters represented Norway in 1972. Men's 100m Freestyle Men's 200m Freestyle Men's 400m Freestyle Men's 400m Medley Women's 100m Freestyle Women's 200m Medley Women's 400m Medley Norway at the 1972 Summer Olympics Norway was represented at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich by the Norwegian Olympic Committee and Confederation of Sports. 112 competitors, 101 men and 11 women, took part