Takakeisho¡¯s victory in the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament made him the third wrestler to lift a maiden Emperor¡¯s Cup in 2018.
Sumo hasn¡¯t seen a breakthrough on that scale in nearly two decades.
Not since Musoyama, Takatoriki and Kaio triumphed in January, March and May of 2000, respectively, have three championships been taken by first-time winners in the same year.
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