| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Afghanistan |
| Born | 15 August 1940 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 110 m hurdles |
Abdul Hakim Wardak (born 15 August 1940) is a former Afghanistan track and field athlete, who specialised in hurdling. Wardak competed at the 1960 Summer Olympic Games in the men's 110 m hurdles and the Men's javelin throw; he failed to advance in either. He was born in Kabul. [1]
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