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P.T. Usha: Against All Hurdles           Flying Rani, Payyoli Express Golden, Girl... the epithets are as numerous as the 102 International medals and 1000-plus awards she has won at national and state-level meets. Humble beginnings, financial shortcomings, inadequate facilities... the odds against her have been as daunting as the competition which she has outpaced on the track.           But Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha is not just winner in the world of athletics. This sporting spirit has triumphed in life's race, taking everything from the dejection and of losing out on an Olympic medal to allegations of drug use in her stride. Vinod Nair takes a trip through time with an achiever who has never settled for the position of also-ran. For Summary of "P.T. Usha: Against All Hurdles", Please click the below link >> Summary           My life started with struggle: My earliest memories are ...

Summary | P. T. Usha : Against All Hurdles 'P. T. Usha : Against All Hurdles' is an article written by Vinod Nair. It was published in the TImes of India. The article tells us in brief about the ups and downs of P. T. Usha and her daunting spirit. P. T. Usha not only won in athletics but also faced the problem of life boldly. She was an extraordinary child in the field of athletics. She never gave up. Born in an ordinary family and 2nd of the six children, P. T. Usha kept falling ill. For Whole Text of "P.T. Usha: Against All Hurdles", please click the below link >> Text She overcame her first competitor in school in class IV. She was told to make a career in athletics by her uncle. After she became a champion of the district, she got admission in G. V. Raja Sports School, Kerala. She topped in the admission test in 1976. After winning many trophies, she was spotted by her coach O. M. Nambiar. She participated in a number of international athletic meets. Apart f...