Friday, 19 September 2014

Quote by EMIL ZATOPAK " Runner must run with his dream in his heart ".

Edge. Limit . Boundaries. March. Unexplored Frontier. Finding the real you is an enlightening experience. The journey of exploring self and challenging self to glory starts from within. PT Usha was one such young girl who was affected by ill health in her childhood days. She started exploring athletics to challenge her and found her true self. Usha took to sprint with utmost dedication and passion. No wonder, Usha emerged as an excellent Athlete and went on to become most famous and successful female Athlete from India to have ever existed. Usha won four Gold and one silver medal in 1986 in Seoul Asian games, claiming for herself the title of Asian sprint queen . She also become India's first women to reach final of an Olympic event in Los Angles 1984 Olympics.Usha achieved record of 55.42 seconds in 400 meters hurdle which is still an Indian national record . Nicknamed as Payyoli Express, PT Usha believes " RUNNING IS MY SUN SHINE".

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