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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Yokozuna
gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
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gptkbp:active_years
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1992-2000
1992-2001
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gptkbp:awards
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MVP award in 1993
Sumo Hall of Fame induction
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gptkbp:birth_date
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1969-05-08
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gptkbp:birth_name
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gptkb:Chad_Rowan
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gptkbp:birth_place
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gptkb:Wahiawā,_Hawaii,_USA
gptkb:Wahiawa,_Hawaii,_USA
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gptkbp:championship
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22-8-0
600-300-10
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gptkbp:children
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2
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gptkbp:coaching_career
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gptkb:Dewanoumi_stable
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Popularized sumo in the West
popularizing sumo in the West
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of diversity in sumo
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:1992
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gptkbp:documentary
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Featured in sumo documentaries
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gptkbp:famous_for
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his charismatic personality
his sportsmanship
his size and strength
his unique fighting style
his appearances in films and TV shows
his participation in charity events
being the first foreign-born Yokozuna
his ceremonial ring entering
his contributions to sumo's history.
his impact on sumo's international appeal
his rivalry with Takanohana
his role in promoting sumo in the USA
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gptkbp:famous_rival
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gptkb:Takanohana
gptkb:Musashimaru
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gptkbp:fan_base
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International fans
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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gptkb:Yokozuna
Yotsu-zumo
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gptkbp:final_match_date
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gptkb:2001
2000 against Kaio
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gptkbp:financial_stability
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gptkb:Dewanoumi_stable
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gptkbp:first_match
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1992 against Kotonishiki
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gptkbp:gender
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gptkb:Heisei_era
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gptkbp:gold_stars
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2
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gptkbp:hobbies
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Martial arts
Martial arts training
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Akebono Tarō
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gptkbp:influence
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Increased interest in sumo wrestling globally
inspiring future foreign wrestlers
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gptkbp:influenced
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popularity of sumo in Hawaii
sumo wrestling globally
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Japanese_culture
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gptkbp:legacy
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Paved the way for future foreign wrestlers in sumo.
paving the way for other foreign Yokozuna
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gptkbp:losses
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gptkb:300
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gptkbp:media_appearances
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Documentaries about sumo
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gptkbp:most_wins
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gptkb:11
gptkb:600
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gptkbp:nationality
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gptkb:American
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gptkbp:notable_achievements
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First Yokozuna of the Heisei era
First non-Japanese-born Yokozuna
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gptkbp:notable_event
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1993 Yokozuna promotion
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gptkbp:notable_match
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gptkb:vs._Kaio
gptkb:1993_Kyushu_Basho
Vs. Takanohana in 1997
vs. Asashoryu
vs. Chiyotaikai
vs. Musashimaru
vs. Takanohana
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gptkbp:notable_technique
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Yori-kiri
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gptkbp:notable_wins
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gptkb:600
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gptkbp:post_sumo_career
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Acting and television appearances
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gptkbp:rank
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gptkb:Yokozuna
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gptkbp:retirement
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gptkb:2000
gptkb:2001
gptkb:Wrestling
Acting
Professional wrestling
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gptkbp:ring_name
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gptkb:Akebono
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gptkbp:shikona
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gptkb:Akebono
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gptkbp:social_media_presence
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Active on social media platforms
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gptkbp:spouse
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gptkb:Kiyoko_Akebono
gptkb:Kiyoko_Rowan
Married
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gptkbp:television_appearance
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Various shows
Various shows in Japan
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gptkbp:tournament
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gptkb:Dewanoumi_stable
gptkb:1992
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gptkbp:weight
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250 kg
265 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Takanohana
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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