Abdul Malik (athlete)

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Abdul Malik
Personal information
Full nameAbdul Majeed Malik
NationalityPakistani
Born (1937-04-29) 29 April 1937 (age 86)
EducationMatriculate
Occupation(s)Track and field athlete
Years active1960-1972
Sport
CountryPakistan
SportAthletics
Event(s)100m, 110m hurdles, 4 × 100 m
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Pakistan
National Games
Silver medal – second place 1960 Lahore 110 m hurdles
Gold medal – first place 1960 Lahore 4x100 m relay
Silver medal – second place 1965 Lahore 110 m hurdles
Updated on 15 April 2014.
Captain

Abdul Malik
Allegiance PAK
Service/branch Pakistan Army
Rank Captain
UnitPunjab Regiment
Battles/wars1965,1971

Abdul Malik (Urdu: عبدالمالک,[1] born 29 April 1937) is a Pakistani sprinter who won two international and four national gold medals, three international and four national silver medals, and one international bronze medal for Pakistan. He competed in the 4 x 100 metres relay and 110m hurdles. He participated in the 1960 Rome Olympics[2] and the 1958 Asian Games.

His elder brother is Abdul Khaliq.[3]

Malik was born in the small village of Jand in district Chakwal Punjab, Pakistan.

Medals (international)[edit]

Sr. No. Year Venue Country Event Medal Time
Represented  Pakistan
1 1960 London London 110m Hurdles Silver

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Did the 'fastest man of Asia' run in vain". Dawn.com. 30 December 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Abdul Malik". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  3. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Abdul Khaliq". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2010.