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PT Usha’s struggle and achievements are unparalleled. She was born in a poor family in Meladi-Payyoli, Kerala. 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.PT Usha started her international career in 1980 at the Moscow, Olympics. But disappointment struck as she lost bronze by 0.01 second. She proved her real mettle when she won silver medals in 100m and 200m event at the 9th Asian Games in 1982 in New Delhi.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. However, there’s a lot that happened. Shiny Abraham, an Indian athlete reached the semi-finals of 800m and became the first Indian to reach the semi-finals of an Olympic event. She didn’t make it to the finals but what an achievement to have, given that she was the National champion in 800m for 14 years! PT Usha had both the best and a little tough time during the 1984 Olympics. She came 4th after losing the bronze to Cristieana Cojocaru by 1/100th of a second in Women’s 400 m hurdles.