P. T. Usha

Olympic athlete

1964 –

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Who is P. T. Usha?

Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha, popularly known as P. T. Usha, is an Indian track and field athlete from the state of Kerala. P. T. Usha has been associated with Indian athletics since 1979. She is regarded as 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. P. T. Usha was born in the village of Payyoli, Kozhikode District, Kerala. In 1976 the Kerala State Government started a Sports School for women, and Usha was chosen to represent her district.

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Born
Jun 27, 1964
Payyoli
Also known as
  • पिलावुळ्ळकण्टि तेक्केपरम्पिल् उषा
  • सुनहरी कन्या
  • पय्योली एक्स्प्रेस
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Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Hinduism
Nationality
  • India
Profession
Employment
  • Indian Railways

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on July 23, 2013

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