Kamal Salman Masud Explained

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

College

Masud swam collegiately for Johns Hopkins University. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2001.[2]

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).[3]

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

Notes and References

  1. http://beenasarwar.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/we-refuse-to-be-held-to-ransom-by-terrorism-veena-masud-pakistan-women%E2%80%99s-swimming-association/ “We Refuse to Be Held to Ransom By Terrorism”: Veena Masud, Pakistan Women’s Swimming Association
  2. Web site: Kamal Masud - Men's Swimming .
  3. http://www.sports.gov.pk/Participation/7th_SAF_Games.htm 7th SAF Games