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Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes how she developed a more rigorouse athletic training regime in track and field.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes the national award she received later in life.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes how the school she attended was based on race and ethnic identity.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes how staple foods in India were rationed during World War II.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira recalls how she neglected to pick up her family's weekly food rations during World War II because of a field hockey match.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes the gift she received from American athlete Harrison Dillard at the 1952 Olympics.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes her career working as an athletic representative and recruiter for the National Railways system in India.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira explains how she qualified for the 1952 Olympics.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes her experience competing in the 100 and 200 meter races at the 1952 Olympics.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira explains why her father chose not to change his name to a more English-sounding name favored by the British authorities in India.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes how her family never encouraged her athletic career.

Mary D'Souza Sequeira describes Olympian Jesse Owens, whom she met when he visited Bombay, India, as a goodwill ambassador from the United States in 1955.