Tag: Olympic Games 1972
1972 Olympics in Munich: lies and deceit under the sign of the rings – Munich
Controversial decisions and allegations of fraud exist in Munich almost from day one, culminating in the basketball final between the USA and the USSR. To date, the games are prone…
Olympia 1972: Pictograms by Otl Aicher continue to inspire today – Munich
Various pictograms by the Ulm designer and graphic designer Otl Aicher can still be seen on an open-air painting in the student village at the Olympic Park. Simplified graphic representations…
1972 Olympics in Munich: amateurs like Uli Hoeneß – Munich
Mark Spitz, Heide Rosendahl, Klaus Wolfermann – anyone who hears these athletes’ names immediately thinks of the Olympic Games in Munich. However, most of the athletes from back then have…
Olympia Munich 72: Historical Liveblog – Munich
Home Munich Munich history of Munich Historical live blog about the 1972 Olympics:“Munich threatens to become a symbol of callousness” Sep 8, 2022 at 8:10 am Open detailed view Everything…
Olympia Munich 72: Historical Liveblog – Munich
Home Munich Munich history of Munich Historical live blog about the 1972 Olympics:Mail order merchant Neckermann rides to silver at the age of 60 Sep 7, 2022 at 2:31 p.m…
Olympia Munich 72: Historical Liveblog – Munich
Home Munich Munich history of Munich Historical live blog about the 1972 Olympics:Thousands of people receive a special flight in Tel Aviv Sep 7, 2022 at 11:46 am Open detailed…
Olympia Munich 72: Historical Liveblog – Munich
Home Munich Munich history of Munich Historical live blog about the 1972 Olympics:Only two German athletes cancel their competitions Sep 7, 2022 10:07 am Open detailed view The flags in…
Olympia Munich 72: Historical Liveblog – Munich
Home Munich Munich history of Munich Historical live blog about the 1972 Olympics:Bodies of the killed Israelis are flown out Sep 7, 2022 at 8:10 am Open detailed view The…
Munich 1972: Olympics and political protests – Munich
Men’s 400 meter award ceremony. Kenya’s Julius Sang stands upright on the podium, his bronze medal hanging over his track jacket. He looks quietly in the direction of the hoisted…
Olympia Munich 72: Historical Liveblog – Munich
Home Munich Munich history of Munich Historical live blog about the 1972 Olympics:“They didn’t take the slightest risk to save the people” Sep 6, 2022 at 5:25 p.m Open detailed…