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The forgotten hero of Indian sports: 'The Payyoli Express' P T Usha

New Delhi: Famously known as "queen of Indian track and field", Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha was born on June 27, 1964 in the village of Payyoli, Kozhikode District, Kerala.  The Indian legend Nick named 'Payyoli Express'


 
She finished first in 400 m hurdles in 1984 Los Angeles Olympics but lost in the finals yet she became first Indian women to reach the 400 m hurdles final in an Olympic event.

In 1986 Seoul Asian Games she won 4 Gold and 1 Silver in track and field events.