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]

Ann Yoshida
Personal information
Full nameAnn Hamanalau Yoshida
Born (1977-10-10) October 10, 1977 (age 46)
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

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 edit

  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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