Before going to the L.A. Olympics, I had participated in only two competitions in 400m hurdles. Yet I came close to a medal. So if your mind is strong, you can achieve anything. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Winning the 400 meters gold at the pre-Olympics gave me a little confidence. I thought I could win a medal if I tried. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
An athlete is responsible whatever she takes - be it food supplement or whatever. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Kerala is doing well because here the kids are encouraged to compete in sports, both by parents and teachers in schools. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
I fear human beings, because we cannot predict the swings of a human being. They are capable of doing anything. I really fear that. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
I have knocked at almost every door, from government offices to private companies, pleading for money and facilities to start my athletics school. It… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
There is no dearth of talent in India, but there is no encouragement and facilities to train. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
The country has to identify and promote raw talent. I have full faith that India will win Olympic gold in athletics sooner than later. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
While I was studying in class V, my school's PT teacher happened to make me run alongside the current sub-district champion from our school.… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
If life could come back, if I could roll back the years, I would like to relive my most cherished moment, the Los Angeles… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Unlike cricket or tennis, athletics receive no money and so it remains a poor man's sport. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
All what I aimed for, except the Olympic medal, I achieved. That's why I want to start the Usha School of Athletics. I missed… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
I have won so many awards including the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award. But all these awards do not carry the kind of prestige… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
