Kamal Salman Masud


Kamal Salman Masud 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. At an early age, his parents decided to relocated to Pakistan. His mother is the Honorary Secretary of Pakistan Women’s Swimming Association.

Career

South Asian Games

Masud took part in the 7th edition in Madras, India where is won 4 individual medals in freestyle and butterfly.
He also took part in the 8th edition where he won two gold medals for butterfly.