Muhammad Ayub (1932–2008) was a Pakistani track and field 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.
He also competed in the discus throw events at three British Empire and Commonwealth Games, finishing ninth in 1958, tenth in 1962, and twelfth in 1966. His personal best throw in the discus was 48.00 metres, achieved in 1967.
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 Participated 1956 Olympic Games, Melbourne 19th (44.88 m); Eliminated in qualifying round 1956 First Indo-Pak Athletic Meet, New Delhi Participated 1957 International Meet, Tehran Participated 1958 International Discus Championship, Hong Kong Participated 1958 Asian Games, Tokyo 2nd (46.01 m) 1958 Commonwealth Games, Cardiff 9th 1962 Commonwealth Games, Perth 10th 1962 Malaysian Open Participated 1966 Commonwealth Games, Jamaica 12th 1966 International Discus Championship, Daun Participated + National Events Year Event Achievement 1954 National Athletic Championship Participated 1956 National Games Participated 1967 National Championship Participated 1969 National Athletics Championship Participated 1973 Punjab Athletics Championship Participated
See also List of Pakistani records in athletics Athletics in Pakistan Pakistan at the Olympics
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