Ann Yoshida

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 name	Ann Hamanalau Yoshida
Born	(1977-10-10) October 10, 1977 (age 48) Mililani, Hawaii, U.S.
Home town	Mililani, Hawaii
Alma mater	Pacific University Utah State University University of Hawaii Brigham Young University
Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight	160 lb (73 kg)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Paracanoe
Disability	Paraplegia
Club	Accessurf Hawaii
Coached by	Stephen Knight
Medal record Paracanoe Representing  United States World Championships 2016 Duisburg Women's VL1 2015 Milan Women's VL1 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]