About Jalal Khan
Lived 1927 – 1986 (aged 58). Jalal Khan was a Pakistani and Indian javelin thrower.
Jalal Khan (born 13 August 1927) was a Pakistani javelin thrower. Khan represented Pakistan at the 1952 Summer Olympics and 1956 Summer Olympics.
Biography Jalal won the bronze medal in the 1954 Commonwealth Games and silver four years later in 1958. In 1954, his compatriot Muhammad Nawaz won the silver medal.
In the Asian Games, he won two silver medals in 1954 and 1958, with Muhammad Nawaz winning the gold on both occasions.
His personal best, 73.16m, was set in 1959. Khan was twice third at the British AAA Championships at the 1958 AAA Championships and the 1959 AAA Championships.
Like his fellow soldiers, Khan was awarded with honours at the World Military Games and several international tournaments.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jalal Khan?
Pakistani javelin thrower
When was Jalal Khan born?
Jalal Khan was born on 13 August 1927.
When did Jalal Khan die?
Jalal Khan died on 27 April 1986.
What was Jalal Khan's occupation?
Jalal Khan was a javelin thrower.
What nationality was Jalal Khan?
Jalal Khan was Pakistani and Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jalal Khan (athlete)
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