Speed skating at the 1972 Winter Olympics Medal summary Medal table

| Rank_ | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands (NED) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 2 | United States (USA) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | West Germany (FRG) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Norway (NOR) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Soviet Union (URS) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Sweden (SWE) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |