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What is PT Usha best career?
P. T. Usha
Personal information | |
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Event(s) | Sprints |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 100 m: 11.39 (Jakarta 1985) 200 m: 23.05 (Lucknow 1999) 400 m: 51.61 (Canberra 1985) 400 m hurdles: 55.42 NR (Los Angeles 1984) |
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Is PT Usha got gold medal in Olympics?
While Usha was called the golden girl of Indian athletics, an Olympic medal remained her only unfulfilled dream. Despite being the favourite for a podium finish at the 1984 Olympics in 400m hurdles, her effort of 55.42 seconds was not enough to fetch her bronze, as she finishied fourth.
Is Neeraj Chopra mother PT Usha?
Referring Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra as her son, former India athlete PT Usha said the Javelin thrower had helped her realise and ‘unfinished dream after 37 years.
Where did PT Usha go to sports school?
Despite the poverty and lack of nourishment, Usha showed early aptitude in sports. Realizing her talent, the Kerala Government awarded her a scholarship of Rs. 250 to Payyoli express. She had to go to a special sports school at Kannur for education and training.
Which is the national record of P T Usha?
The Kerala Government has also set up a “PT Usha Sports Council” at Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. At the age of 34 she set a new national record for the 200m, after the birth of her son. P.T.Usha, the pride of India, by P.T. Rajasekharan.
What kind of medals did PT Usha win?
In the 1985 Jakarta Asian Meet, PT Usha earned her title of the sprint queen as she won five gold medals (in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, and the 4x400m relay) and a bronze in the 100m relay. In the 1986 Seoul Asian games, Usha notched up four Gold medals and silver. India at 1984 Olympics competed but couldn’t manage to win a medal.
How old was PT Usha when she became an Olympian?
PT Usha made her Summer Games debut at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, thus becoming India’s youngest Olympian at 16, a record that still stands unbeatable. Although her debut wasn’t quite successful but made it evident that success would eventually come.