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Who was the first Indian woman to qualify for the Women’s 100 metres event at the Summer Olympics before Dutee Chand?

  • P. T. Usha

  • Hima Das

  • Anju Bobby George

  • K. M. Beenamol

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P. T. Usha was the first Indian woman to qualify for the Women's 100 meters event at the Summer Olympics. She achieved this feat at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, becoming the first Indian woman to participate in a track and field event at the Olympics. Usha's participation in the 100 meters event marked a significant milestone for Indian women's athletics, paving the way for future generations of female athletes.
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