Nishinoumi Kajirō I

Japanese sumo wrestler, 16th Yokozuna

Nishinoumi Kajirō I - Japanese sumo wrestler, 16th Yokozuna
Born

February 19th, 1855
170 years ago

Died

November 30th, 1908
116 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Japan

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Born in 1855, this individual became a prominent sumo wrestler, achieving the rank of Yokozuna, the highest title in the sport. Rising to fame during the late Edo period, the wrestler competed fiercely and displayed significant skill on the dohyo. The sumo career spanned several years, during which victories and accolades solidified a legacy in Japanese wrestling history. Retiring from active competition, the wrestler remained involved in the sport as a coach, influencing the next generation of athletes. The contributions to sumo wrestling have been recognized through various means, highlighting the achievements in a competitive environment.

Achieved the rank of 16th Yokozuna

Competed in the late Edo period

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