| Name(s) |
Pilavullakandi
Thekkaparambil Usha (P.T. USHA) |
| Date of
Birth |
June 27, 1964 |
|
Identity |
Indian track and
field athlete from the state of Kerala. |
|
Other Events &
Developments |
- One of the greatest
athletes India has ever
produced and is often called the "queen
of Indian track and field".
- She is nicknamed the
Payyoli Express.
- Currently she runs the
Usha School of Athletics at
Koyilandy in Kerala.
- In 1976 the Kerala State
Government started a Sports School
for women, and Usha was chosen to
represent her district.
|
| Awards
and Accolades |
- Recipient of the Arjuna
Award, 1984
- Padma Shri,
1984
- Greatest woman athlete, 1985
- Jakarta Asian Athletic Meet Best
Athlete in Asia Award, 1984, 1985,
1986, 1987 and 1989
- World Trophy for best Athlete,
1985, 1986
- Adidas Golden Shoe award for the
best athlete, 1986
- Seoul Asian Games Kerala Sports
Journalists Award, 1999
- Thirty international awards for
her excellence in athletics
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