New Zealand at the 1972 Winter Olympics

New Zealand competed at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan. The country was represented by 2 athletes, Ross Ewington and Chris Womersley, both in the Alpine Skiing events. Womersley finished 41st, and Ewington 49th (out of 54 competitors) in Downhill. The flagbearer at the opening ceremony was Alan Ward the team Manager.^[1]

New Zealand at the 1972 Winter Olympics
IOC code	NZL
NOC	New Zealand Olympic Committee
Website	www.olympic.org.nz
in Sapporo
Competitors	2 (men) in 1 sport
Flag bearer	Alan Ward
Medals	Gold 0 Silver 0 Bronze 0 Total 0
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)
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Alpine skiing

Main article: Alpine skiing at the 1972 Winter Olympics

Men

Athlete	Event	Race 1		Race 2		Total
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Ross Ewington	Downhill					2:04.75	49
Chris Womersley						2:02.24	41
Ross Ewington	Giant Slalom	DSQ	–	–	–	DSQ	–
Chris Womersley		1:41.65	37	1:48.78	35	3:30.43	35

Men's slalom

Athlete	Classification		Final
	Time	Rank	Time 1	Rank	Time 2	Rank	Total	Rank
Chris Womersley	1:48.49	4	?	35	DNF	–	DNF	–
Ross Ewington	1:54.16	5	DNF	–	–	–	DNF	–