Debutants
Joseph Abelshausen is the youngest debutant in Omloop van het Zuidwesten in 1972. There are 9 debutants.
| # | Rider | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABELSHAUSEN Joseph | Watney - Avia | 22y + 279d |
| 2 | BAERT Dirk | Beaulieu - Flandria | 23y + 26d |
| 3 | VAN GOIDSENHOVEN Luc | Watney - Avia | 23y + 101d |
| 4 | HOOYBERGHS Raphael | Watney - Avia | 23y + 165d |
| 5 | VAN ROOSBROECK Gustaaf | Watney - Avia | 23y + 300d |
| 6 | GAKENS Tony | Goldor - Ijsboerke | 24y + 105d |
| 7 | ANTHEUNIS Etienne | Watney - Avia | 24y + 270d |
| 8 | REYNIERS Eddy | De Gribaldy - Magniflex - Van Cauter | 25y + 72d |
| 9 | HERMIE Fernand | Goldor - Ijsboerke | 27y + 47d |