Muhammad Ayub

Muhammad Ayub (1932–2008) was a Pakistani athlete who competed in the discus throw event at the 1956 Summer Olympics. He won the silver medal in discus throw event at the 1958 Asian Games. He was also an officer in Pakistan Army, participated in 1965 war and received a Medal.

Career From 1952 to 1978 Ayub represented Pakistan. In 1970, 1972 and 1973 he participated in national Championships and won gold medals in discus throw. During this period, he was also the Athletics Coach of Pakistan Sports Control Board. Afterwards he remained a coach for POF Athletic Team and served in B-20 POF Weapons Factory from 1979 to 1990. He died on 19 October 2008.

Participation + International Events Year Event Achievement 1954 Asian Games, Manila 1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne 19th (44.88 m); Eliminated in qualifying round 1956 First Indo-Pak Athletic Meet up, New Delhi 1957 International Meet, Tehran 1958 International Discus Championship, Hong Kong 1958 Asian Games, Tokyo 2nd (46.01 m) 1958 Commonwealth Games, Cardiff 9th 1962 Commonwealth Games, Perth 10th 1962 Malaysian Open 1966 Commonwealth Games, Jamaica 12th 1966 International Discus Championship, Daun

+ National Events Year Event Achievement 1954 National Athletic Championship 1956 National Games 1967 National Championship 1969 National Athletics Championship 1973 Punjab Athletics Championship