Kaio matches record with 807th makuuchi win

Kaio matches record with 807th makuuchi win

TOKYO, Japan - Veteran ozeki Kaio (R) pushes No. 2 maegashira Goeido out of the ring with a vintage performance to score a record-equaling 807th makuuchi-division win at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Jan. 11, 2010, at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. The Tomozuna stable warhorse's 807th win in sumo's premier league put him in a tie for first with former yokozuna great Chiyonofuji on the all-time list. (Kyodo)

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