Makiko Yoshida

Makiko Yoshida (吉田真希子, Yoshida Makiko; born 16 July 1976) 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.