Ann Yoshida

Ann Yoshida
Personal information
Full nameAnn Hamanalau Yoshida
Born (1977-10-10) October 10, 1977 (age 47)
Mililani, Hawaii, U.S.
Home townMililani, Hawaii
Alma materPacific University
Utah State University
University of Hawaii
Brigham Young University
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportParacanoe
DisabilityParaplegia
ClubAccessurf Hawaii
Coached byStephen Knight
Medal record
Paracanoe
Representing  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Duisburg Women's VL1
Silver medal – second place 2015 Milan Women's VL1
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Duisburg Women's VL1

Ann Hamanalau Yoshida (born October 10, 1977) is an American paracanoeist who competes in international level events. As well as canoeing, she is an occupational therapist.[1][2]

In 2000, Yoshida was paralysed from the chest down due to an accident in Utah when a truck went through a red light and hit her car. She had a brain injury and a ruptured aorta and was put into a medically induced coma to recover fully.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Ann Yoshida - Team USA". Team USA. May 16, 2020. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014.
  2. ^ "Life Accessed". Life Accessed. May 16, 2020.
  3. ^ "Ann Yoshida - Paracanoe Canoe Sprint". International Canoe Federation. May 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "Ocean Whispers". health.hawaii.gov. May 16, 2020.
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