Somalia competed in the Olympic Games for the first time at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany.
Athletics
Men AthleteEventHeatSemi FinalFinalResultRankResultRankResultRankMohamed Aboker800 mdid not start1500 m3:59.510did not advanceJama Awil Adenmarathoncolspan=4 did not finish
Field events AthleteEventQualificationFinalDistancePositionDistancePositionAbdullah Noor WasugheHigh jump2.0033did not advance
Key Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only Q = Qualified for the next round q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target NR = National record N/A = Round not applicable for the event Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
References
Official Olympic Reports