Kamal Salman Masud

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Kamal Salman Masud
Medal record
Men's Swimming
Representing  Pakistan
South Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1995 Madras
Silver medal – second place 1995 Madras
Silver medal – second place 1995 Madras
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Madras
Gold medal – first place 1999 Kathmandu 200m Butterfly
Gold medal – first place 1999 Kathmandu 100m Butterfly

Kamal Salman Masud (born 1979 in London, UK)[1] is a former Olympic swimmer from Pakistan. In 1996, he became the first ever Pakistani swimmer to participate in any Olympic Games.

Family life[]

Masud was born in London to a Pakistani father, Salman and a Trinidadian mother, Veena.[1] At an early age, his parents decided to relocated to Pakistan.[1] His mother is the Honorary Secretary of Pakistan Women's Swimming Association.[1]

Career[]

South Asian Games[]

Masud took part in the 7th edition in Madras (now Chennai), India where is won 4 individual medals in freestyle (2) and butterfly (2).[2]

He also took part in the 8th edition where he won two gold medals for butterfly.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d “We Refuse to Be Held to Ransom By Terrorism”: Veena Masud, Pakistan Women’s Swimming Association interview with Beena Sarwar. 29 October 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2012
  2. ^ 7th SAF Games Pakistan Sports Board. Retrieved 15 July 2012


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