About Mubarak Shah
Lived 1930 – 2001 (aged 70). Mubarak Shah was a Pakistani and Indian long-distance runner.
Mubarak Shah (; 24 June 1930 – 19 January 2001) was a Pakistani long-distance runner who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics. He was a three-time Asian Games gold medallist. Shah won two of those gold medals at the 4th Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1962, in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m, setting new Asian Games record times in both.
Like many of the early athletes in Pakistan history, Shah served in the Pakistan Army.
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Who was Mubarak Shah?
Pakistani athlete
When was Mubarak Shah born?
Mubarak Shah was born on 24 June 1930.
When did Mubarak Shah die?
Mubarak Shah died on 19 January 2001 in Rawalpindi.
What was Mubarak Shah's occupation?
Mubarak Shah was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Mubarak Shah?
Mubarak Shah was Pakistani and Indian.
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· DBpedia: Mubarak Shah (athlete)
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