Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Women's 4 × 400 metres relay

These are the official results of the women's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. The event was held on the 9 and 10 September 1972. There were a total number of 14 nations competing.

Records
These were the standing World and Olympic records (in seconds) prior to the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Final

 * Held on 10 September 1972

Semifinals

 * Held on 9 September 1972