Kamal Salman Masud

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.

Kamal Salman Masud
Medal record
Men's Swimming
Representing  Pakistan
South Asian Games
1995 Madras200m Freestyle
1995 Madras400m Freestyle
1995 Madras100m Butterfly
1995 Madras200m Butterfly
1999 Kathmandu200m Butterfly
1999 Kathmandu100m Butterfly

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. “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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