Tsurugamine Akio
Sumo wrestler (1929-2006) · Japan · On the map · Athletes · Died at 77
Tsurugamine Akio, real name Akio Fukuzono, was a sumo wrestler from Aira, Kagoshima, Japan. His highest rank was sekiwake. He was twice runner-up in a tournament and won 14 special prizes, including a record ten for Technique, and earned ten gold stars for defeating yokozuna.
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After his retirement he was the head of Izutsu stable and coached two of his sons, Sakahoko and Terao, to the top division.
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