Queen of Indian Track And Field: P.T Usha

Usha is a retired Indian track and field athlete who has been associated with Indian athletics since 1979.

She was the first and the youngest Indian woman to compete at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Om Nambiar, who spotted her talents, remained her coach for the rest of her athletic career.

She bagged the Adidas Golden Shoe award for the best athlete at the 1986 Seoul Olympics.

She is the first nominated MP in history to become the Vice Chairperson of Rajyasabha.

She is a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna & Padma Shri awards for her contribution and achievement in the field of sports.

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