| Full Name | Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha |
| Nicknames | Golden Girl, Payyoli Express |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27 June 1964 (age 59) |
| Place of Birth | Koothali, Perambra, Kerala, India |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Spouse | V. Srinivasan |
| Years Active | 1976–2000 |
| Employer | Indian Railways |
| Positions Held | 13th President of the Indian Olympic Association, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha |
| Presidency Assumed | 10 December 2022 |
| Parliament Assumed Office | 7 July 2022 |
| Nominated By | Ram Nath Kovind |
| Constituency | Nominated (Sports) |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Events | Sprints |
| Personal Bests | 100 m: 11.39 (Jakarta 1985), 200 m: 23.05 (Lucknow 1999), 400 m: 51.61 (Canberra 1985), 400 m hurdles: 55.42 NR (Los Angeles 1984) |
| Medals | 4 gold medals, and 7 silver medals in the Asian Games |
| Notable Achievements | First nominated MP to become Vice Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha |
| Early Recognition | Discovered by coach O. M. Nambiar in 1977 |
| International Debut | 1980 Qaid-e-Azam invitation meet in Karachi, Pakistan |
| 1984 Olympics | 4th place in 400 m hurdles, set Commonwealth record |
| Asian Championships 1985 | 5 gold medals, 1 bronze |
| Asian Games 1986 | Gold in 200 m, 400 m, 4×400 m relay; Silver in 100 m |
| Significant Awards | Best Young Player Award (2014 FIFA World Cup), Bravo Award (2014), Golden Boy (2013) |
