Makiko Yoshida
Makiko Yoshida is a retired Japanese athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles. She was the former national record holder in the event and first Japanese female hurdler to run under 57 and 56 seconds. She won several medals at the regional level.
She retired in November 2014 and became the coach of Toho Bank Athletics Club.
National titles
- Japanese Championships
- *400 metres - 2002, 2003
- *400 metres hurdles - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006
Personal bests
Outdoor- 400 metres – 53.20
- 800 metres – 2:06.24
- 400 metres hurdles – 55.89 : Former national record
- 4 × 400 metres relay - 3:30.53 : Former national record
- 400 metres – 55.13
- 800 metres – 2:15.65
- 4 × 400 metres relay - 3:38.43 : Current national record
Masters national record holder
- 400 metres hurdles – 59.50 : Current W35 national record