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Mirza Khan

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Mirza Khan
Personal information
NationalityPakistani
Born(1924-12-15)15 December 1924
Died26 January 2022(2022-01-26) (aged 97)
Sport
CountryPakistan
SportAthletics
EventHurdling
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Pakistan
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1954 Manila 400 m hurdles

Mirza Khan (15 December 1924 – 26 January 2022) was a Pakistani hurdler who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1] He won the gold medal in 400 m hurdles event at the 1954 Asian Games. He died on 25 January 2022, at the age of 97.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mirza Khan". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  2. ^ "First Asian Gold Medalist Mirza Khan dies". Pi News. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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