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Uchimura wins 6th straight NHK Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Four-time world champion Kohei Uchimura cruises to a sixth consecutive men's individual all-around title at the NHK Cup on June 8, 2014, at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo. Uchimura was nearly flawless as he collected 181.050 points in the tournament.

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Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho holds up a sea bream, a fish traditionally eaten on a festive occasion, at his stable in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2011, after capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho leaves the ring with his winner's prize money after defeating Estonian ozeki Baruto and capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011.

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Hakuho wins 6th straight title

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho gives a No. 6 sign with his hands, after capturing his sixth consecutive Emperor's Cup on the penultimate day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 22, 2011.

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Hakuho on track for sixth consecutive title

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho (L) escapes sudden defeat with a last-gasp throw of Homasho to remain on track for his sixth consecutive title as the only wrestler with an undefeated mark of 9-0 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011.

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Rankings for New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010, after the rankings for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament were released. The Mongolian yokozuna aims to capture his sixth consecutive tournament title at the upcoming tournament starting Jan. 9, 2011.

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Rankings for New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho holds a table of the rankings for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna aims to capture his sixth consecutive tournament title at the upcoming tournament beginning Jan. 9, 2011.

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Hakuho falls to 1st defeat at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) is slapped down onto the ring by rank-and-filer Shotenro, who handed a shock first defeat to the Mongolian yokozuna, on the sixth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 18, 2009. The defeat dented Hakuho's hopes of a second consecutive title as there are currently three wrestlers with spotless 6-0 records.

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Yoshida wins 6th straight national title

TOKYO, Japan - Reigning world and Olympic champion Saori Yoshida (L) attacks Chikako Matsukawa in the final of the 55-kg category at the wrestling national championships at Yoyogi national gymnasium annex on Dec. 23. Yoshida captured her sixth consecutive title in convincing fashion.

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Icho siblings take gold at national wrestling championships

TOKYO, Japan - Kaori Icho (L) won her sixth straight title in the women's 63-kilogram free style while Chiharu Icho (R) dominated to take her third consecutive crown at 48 kg at the wrestling national championships on Dec. 22. The Icho sisters, world champions in their respective weight classes, once again left their opponents feeling their collective sting with a pair of victories at Yoyogi national gymnasium annex.

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Saito helps Waseda Univ. to Tokyo Big Six title

TOKYO, Japan - Freshman Yuki Saito is tossed up by teammates after working six innings to lead Waseda University to its second consecutive Tokyo Big Six League title in a 9-5 win over Keio University at Jingu Stadium on June 3. Saito, who became a national idol last summer when he led Waseda Jitsugyo to the national high school championship title, held Keio scoreless through five innings before giving up four runs in the sixth.

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Yoshida wins 6th straight Japan Queens Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Athens Olympic wrestling champion Saori Yoshida poses after winning her sixth consecutive title in the women's 55-kilogram weight category at the Japan Queens Cup in Tokyo on April 14.

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Nakahiro loses decision to Thailand's Pongsaklek

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam lands a punch on Japanese challenger Daigo Nakahiro during the sixth round of their WBC flyweight title match in Bangkok on May 1. Pongsaklek defended his title for the 14th consecutive time with a unanimous decision.

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Fudo secures 6th straight money title

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Yuri Fudo smiles with her cup in hands after finishing second at the Japan LPGA Tour Championship and clinching the money title for the sixth consecutive year at Miyazaki Country Club on NOv. 27.

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Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu poses for photos with his Emperor's Cup in hand with his supporters after defeating Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25

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Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) overpowers Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title.

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Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) overpowers Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title.

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Asashoryu keeps his hope alive

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) dismantles Chiyotaikai to keep his hopes alive for a record-tying sixth consecutive title and 14th career Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24.

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Tani receives 6th honorary sports award

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ryoko Tani (R), who captured her sixth consecutive title in the 48-kilogram weight division at the World Championships last September, receives a Fukuoka City honorary sports award from Fukuoka Mayor Hirotaro Yamazaki at the city office on March 10. Tani, formerly known as Ryoko Tamura before her marriage to Orix BlueWave outfielder Yoshitomo Tani, received the accolade for a record sixth time.

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Tabata claims 6th straight nat'l title

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Maki Tabata powers her way to victory in the women's all-around competition to claim her sixth consecutive title at the speed skating national championships at the Highland Sports Center in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, on Dec. 14.

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TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) dismantles Chiyotaikai to keep his hopes alive for a record-tying sixth consecutive title and 14th career Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu keeps his hope alive

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) dismantles Chiyotaikai to keep his hopes alive for a record-tying sixth consecutive title and 14th career Emperor's Cup at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 24. (Kyodo)

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Fudo secures 6th straight money title

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Yuri Fudo smiles with her cup in hands after finishing second at the Japan LPGA Tour Championship and clinching the money title for the sixth consecutive year at Miyazaki Country Club on NOv. 27. (Kyodo)

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Nakahiro loses decision to Thailand's Pongsaklek

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam lands a punch on Japanese challenger Daigo Nakahiro during the sixth round of their WBC flyweight title match in Bangkok on May 1. Pongsaklek defended his title for the 14th consecutive time with a unanimous decision. (Kyodo)

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Yoshida wins 6th straight Japan Queens Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Athens Olympic wrestling champion Saori Yoshida poses after winning her sixth consecutive title in the women's 55-kilogram weight category at the Japan Queens Cup in Tokyo on April 14. (Kyodo)

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Saito helps Waseda Univ. to Tokyo Big Six title

TOKYO, Japan - Freshman Yuki Saito is tossed up by teammates after working six innings to lead Waseda University to its second consecutive Tokyo Big Six League title in a 9-5 win over Keio University at Jingu Stadium on June 3. Saito, who became a national idol last summer when he led Waseda Jitsugyo to the national high school championship title, held Keio scoreless through five innings before giving up four runs in the sixth. (Kyodo)

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Icho siblings take gold at national wrestling championships

TOKYO, Japan - Kaori Icho (L) won her sixth straight title in the women's 63-kilogram free style while Chiharu Icho (R) dominated to take her third consecutive crown at 48 kg at the wrestling national championships on Dec. 22. The Icho sisters, world champions in their respective weight classes, once again left their opponents feeling their collective sting with a pair of victories at Yoyogi national gymnasium annex. (Kyodo)

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Yoshida wins 6th straight national title

TOKYO, Japan - Reigning world and Olympic champion Saori Yoshida (L) attacks Chikako Matsukawa in the final of the 55-kg category at the wrestling national championships at Yoyogi national gymnasium annex on Dec. 23. Yoshida captured her sixth consecutive title in convincing fashion. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Takanashi wins season's last World Cup ski jumping event

Japan's Sara Takanashi (C) stands on the podium with a bouquet in Oslo on March 13, 2015, after winning the women's Ski Jumping World Cup event on the last day of the season. She claimed her sixth individual title of the season, but narrowly missed her third consecutive overall title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gymnastics: Uchimura wins record 6th straight all-around world title

Japan's Kohei Uchimura holds his gold medal after winning a sixth consecutive individual all-around title at the World Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow on Oct. 30, 2015. Uchimura posed next to photo panels of past champions on display at the SSE Hydro arena. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gymnastics: Uchimura wins record 6th straight all-around world title

Japan's Kohei Uchimura poses for a photo after winning a sixth consecutive individual all-around title at the World Gymnastics Championships in Glasgow on Oct. 30, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda signs autographs for fans after winning the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda defeated France's Stephane Houdet 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda smiles with his trophy after winning the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda defeated France's Stephane Houdet 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda returns a shot against France's Stephane Houdet during the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda won 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kunieda wins 2nd consecutive U.S. Open title

Japan's Shingo Kunieda acknowledges the crowd after winning the U.S. Open wheelchair men's singles final in New York on Sept. 13, 2015. Kunieda defeated France's Stephane Houdet 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-2 to claim his second consecutive and sixth career U.S. Open title, also marking his second consecutive year of achieving the Grand Slam in singles. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States (R) hugs Garbine Muguruza of Spain at the end of their women's singles final at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams captured her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates winning a point against Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after beating Garbine Muguruza of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams captured her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Serina Williams grabs 21st Grand Slam title with Wimbledon

Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Garbine Muguruza of Spain during the women's singles final match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on July 11, 2015. S. Williams won 6-4, 6-4 to capture her fourth consecutive Grand Slam title and 21st of her career. It is her sixth Wimbledon championship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Uchimura wins 6th straight world gymnastics all-around title

Japan's Kohei Uchimura poses for photos after winning a record sixth consecutive men's all-around title at the world gymnastics championships in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 30, 2015, against the backdrop of panels of the recent champions. (Pool Photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) overpowers Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu poses for photos with his Emperor's Cup in hand with his supporters after defeating Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu wins 6th consecutive title in playoff with Kotooshu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (R) overpowers Bulgarian sekiwake Kotooshu in a playoff at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25 to win a record-tying sixth consecutive title. (Kyodo)

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Rankings for New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010, after the rankings for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament were released. The Mongolian yokozuna aims to capture his sixth consecutive tournament title at the upcoming tournament starting Jan. 9, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Rankings for New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho holds a table of the rankings for the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2010. The Mongolian yokozuna aims to capture his sixth consecutive tournament title at the upcoming tournament beginning Jan. 9, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho on track for sixth consecutive title

TOKYO, Japan - Hakuho (L) escapes sudden defeat with a last-gasp throw of Homasho to remain on track for his sixth consecutive title as the only wrestler with an undefeated mark of 9-0 at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2011. (Kyodo)