She has twelve toes and has always had to run wearing ill-fitting footwear which causes her immense pain. In spite of this, she made India proud at the Asian games. She showed that anything can be achieved if one's will is strong. By becoming the first Indian gold medallist in the heptathlon, she ended a long medal drought for the country in this particular event. One hopes that she remains successful for years to come. She certainly has the goodwill of her countrymen now.