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Chiyonofuji Mitsugu, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 58th Yokozuna (born 1955)

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Chiyonofuji Mitsugu

Japanese sumo wrestler

Chiyonofuji Mitsugu , born Mitsugu Akimoto , was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport.
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Makuuchi

Highest-ranking of the six divisions of professional sumo

Makuuchi (幕内), or makunouchi (幕の内), is the top division of the six divisions of professional sumo. Its size is fixed at 42 wrestlers (rikishi), ordered into five ranks according to their ability as defined by their performance in previous tournaments.
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July 31

Day of the year

July 31 is the 212th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 153 days remain until the end of the year.
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