| | Event type
Jumping, Women
| Date | 3 September 1972 |
|---|---|
| Status | Olympic (non-medal) |
| Location | Hindenburgufer, Kieler Förde, Kiel |
| Participants | 6 from 6 countries |
The favorite was American Liz Allan-Shetter, World Champion in jumping in 1969, 1973, and 1975, but she struggled and finished only third. The winner was France’s Sylvie Maurial in a major upset.
| Pos | Competitor | NOC | Distance (m) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sylvie Maurial |  FRA | 27.40 | |||
| 2 | Kaye Thurlow |  AUS | 27.30 | |||
| 3 | Liz Allan-Shetter |  USA | 25.70 | |||
| 4 | Willy Stähle |  NED | 25.35 | |||
| 5 | Petra Trautmann |  FRG | 24.10 | |||
| 6 | Karen Morse |  GBR | 23.25 |