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.

Competition record

National titles Japanese Championships 400 metres - 2002, 2003 400 metres hurdles - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006

Personal bests Outdoor 400 metres – 53.20 (Yokohama 2003) 800 metres – 2:06.24 (Kobe 2006) 400 metres hurdles – 55.89 (Yokohama 2003): Former national record 4 × 400 metres relay - 3:30.53 (Osaka 2007): Former national record

Indoor 400 metres – 55.13 (Tianjin 2003) 800 metres – 2:15.65 (Maebashi 1999) 4 × 400 metres relay - 3:38.43 (Yokohama 2003): Current national record

Masters national record holder 400 metres hurdles – 59.50 (Yamaguchi 2014): Current W35 national record