User:Phileasson/Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's hammer throw

The Men's Hammer Throw event at the 1972 Summer Olympics took place on September 4–7 at the Olympic Stadium, Munich.

The qualifying standard was 66m.

Records
Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows:

Finals
The eight highest-ranked competitors after three rounds qualified for the final three throws to decide the medals.