Ann Yoshida
Ann Hamanalau Yoshida (born 10 October 1977) is an American paracanoeist who competes in international level events. As well as canoeing, she is an occupational therapist.[1][2]
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Full name | Ann Hamanalau Yoshida | ||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Mililani, Hawaii, United States | 10 October 1977||||||||||||||||||||
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) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Paracanoe | ||||||||||||||||||||
Disability | Paraplegia | ||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Accessurf Hawaii | ||||||||||||||||||||
Coached by | Stephen Knight | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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
- "Ann Yoshida - Team USA". Team USA. 16 May 2020. Archived from the original on March 1, 2014.
- "Life Accessed". Life Accessed. 16 May 2020.
- "Ann Yoshida - Paracanoe Canoe Sprint". International Canoe Federation. 16 May 2020.
- "Ocean Whispers". health.hawaii.gov. 16 May 2020.
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