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1. P. T.

Usha
Track and field athlete
2. 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. Wikipedia
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4. Born: June 27, 1964 (age 50), Payyoli
5. Full name: Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha
6. Nickname: Payyoli Express
7. Spouse: V Srinivasan (m. 1991)
8. Awards: Padma Shri, Arjuna Award for Athletics
9. Parents: E.P.M. Paithal, T.V. Lakshm






Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha (born June 27, 1964), 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".
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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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