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Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha (born 27 June 1964) is an Indian sports administrator and retired track and field athlete. Usha was born in Koothali near Perambra in Kozhikode district, Kerala. She grew up in Payyoli.
Nov 28, 2022 · P.T. Usha, a legendary former Indian Sprinter is set to become the first Woman President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Check P.T. Usha's records, education, medals, age, family,...
Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha is her full name. She was raised in severe poverty and struggled with several health issues. Her extraordinary commitment to sports and athletics earned her the nickname “Payyoli Express,” which translates as “Queen of Indian Track & Field” in English. Table of Contents. About P.T. Usha. P.T. Usha Records.
Born in the village of Kuttali in Kerala, PT Usha studied in nearby Payyoli - which later gave rise to her nickname ‘The Payyoli Express’ - and her natural talent was discovered when she was nine. At a school race, the fourth-grade student effortlessly went on to beat the school champion, three years her senior.
Jun 27, 2019 · Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha, or PT Usha as she was fondly called, was the toast of Indian athletics throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Who can forget her spectacular performance in the...
Nov 26, 2021 · Bagged a gold medal in 4x100m relay at the Asian Athletics Championship in 1998. Received the " Best Athlete in Asia Award " five times in 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1989. Fondly known as the " Golden Girl " as well as " Payyoli Express ", P.T. Usha is amongst India's most successful athletes.
Jul 23, 2024 · True to her nickname, ‘Golden Girl’, Usha won four gold medals and one silver medal in the track and field events. Interestingly, Usha created new Asian Games records in all the events in which she participated. She won five gold medals at the Sixth Asian Track and Field Championship held at Jakarta in 1985.
May 9, 2023 · Usha held the Asian and national records in the women’s 100m, 200m, 400m and 400m hurdles sprint events. Though most have already been bettered over the years, PT Usha’s personal best of 55.42s, clocked at the LA 1984 Olympics, still stands as India’s national record in women’s 400m hurdles.
Early Career. Young Usha was a quick learner. In 1978, she won six medals at the inter-state meet for juniors. In the same year, she won 14 medals at the Kerala State college meet. She won the...
May 26, 2022 · Nicknamed the Payyoli Express, PT Usha produced a string of legendary performances at the Asian Games, especially in the 80s, making her the poster girl of athletics in India. PT Usha’s packed cabinet boasts 11 medals from four editions of the continental showpiece. Here is a timeline of her chequered career.
