Abdul Malik (athlete)

Abdul Majeed 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.

Abdul Malik
Personal information
Full nameAbdul Majeed Malik
NationalityPakistani
Born (1937-04-29) 29 April 1937
EducationMatriculate
OccupationTrack and field athlete
Years active1960-1972
Sport
CountryPakistan
SportAthletics
Event(s)100m, 110m hurdles, 4x100m
Updated on 15 April 2014.
Captain

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

His elder brother is Abdul Khaliq.[3]

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

Medals (international)

Sr. No. YearVenueCountryEventMedalTime
Represented  Pakistan
11960LondonLondon110m HurdlesSilver

References

  1. "Did the 'fastest man of Asia' run in vain". Dawn.com. 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.
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