Hakuho makes sumo history

Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho tries to hold back his tears during a ringside interview after winning the final bout of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records. (Kyodo)

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