1972 Scheldeprijs
# 1972 Scheldeprijs

The 1972 Scheldeprijs was the 59th edition of the Scheldeprijs cycle race and was held on 1 August 1972. The race was won by Eddy Merckx.

## General classification

| Rank | Rider | Time |
| - | - | - |
| 1 | Eddy Merckx (BEL) | 5h 31' 00" |
| 2 | Herman Van Springel (BEL) | + 10" |
| 3 | Willy Planckaert (BEL) | + 20" |
| 4 | Martin Van Den Bossche (BEL) | + 20" |
| 5 | Gilbert Wuytack (BEL) | + 20" |
| 6 | Walter Godefroot (BEL) | + 20" |
| 7 | Ronald De Witte (BEL) | + 35" |
| 8 | Jozef Abelshausen [nl] (BEL) | + 45" |
| 9 | Jos van Beers (NED) | + 45" |
| 10 | August Herijgers (BEL) | + 45" |
