Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

In which Summer Olympic Games did PT Usha miss the bronze medal by 0.01 second in the Women’s 400 m Hurdles race?

Options:

1988

1992

1984

1980

Correct Answer:

1984

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - 1984

PT Usha, also known as "The Payyoli Express," is an Indian track and field athlete who gained international recognition for her exceptional performances in sprinting and hurdling events. At the 1984 Summer Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, United States, PT Usha competed in the Women’s 400m Hurdles race.

In the final of the Women’s 400 m Hurdles event at the 1984 Olympics, PT Usha delivered a remarkable performance. She finished the race in fourth place, narrowly missing out on the bronze medal by a mere 0.01 second. Her electrifying sprint in the final meters of the race almost secured her a podium finish, but she fell short of the bronze medal by the narrowest of margins.

Despite missing out on the medal, PT Usha's performance in the Women’s 400m Hurdles at the 1984 Olympics was widely praised for its grit, determination, and sheer athleticism. Her near-miss by 0.01 second remains one of the most memorable and agonizing moments in Indian Olympic history.

PT Usha's achievements at the 1984 Olympics brought her international acclaim and solidified her status as one of India's greatest athletes. She became an inspiration for generations of aspiring athletes in India, encouraging them to pursue their dreams with passion and perseverance.

Overall, PT Usha's performance at the 1984 Summer Olympics remains a testament to her extraordinary talent, resilience, and competitive spirit, earning her a place in the annals of Indian sports history.