Judo at the 1972 Summer Olympics
| Judo at the Games of the XX Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Venues | Messegelände (competition rounds) Boxhalle (finals) |
| Location | Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
| Dates | 31 August – 4 September 1972 |
| Competitors | 144 from 46 nations |
| Competition at external databases | |
| Links | IJF • JudoInside |
| Judo at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Men | |
| 63 kg | |
| 70 kg | |
| 80 kg | |
| 93 kg | |
| +93 kg | |
| Open | |
The Judo competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics was the return of the sport following its absence at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Medals were awarded in six weight classes, and competition was restricted to men only. Among the highlights was Wim Ruska of the Netherlands winning gold medals in both the heavyweight and open class competition, becoming the first judoka to win two Olympic gold medals.