Tochinohana Hitoshi
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Hitoshi Tochihana (栃乃花 仁, Tochinohana Hitoshi, born 28 February 1973) is a former Japanese sumo wrestler from Yamagata, Iwate. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1995, reaching the top makuuchi division in 2000. His highest rank was komusubi. He retired in 2008 and is now a sumo coach.
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Tochinohana Hitoshi | |
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栃乃花 仁 | |
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Born | Hitoshi Yachi (1973-02-28) 28 February 1973 (age 51) Yamagata, Iwate, Japan |
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Weight | 138 kg (304 lb) |
Career | |
Stable | Kasugano |
Record | 449-439-32 |
Debut | March 1995 |
Highest rank | Komusubi (November 2000) |
Retired | January 2008 |
Elder name | Hatachiyama |
Championships | 1 (Jūryō) 1 (Jonokuchi) |
Special Prizes | Fighting Spirit (2) Technique (2) |
* Up to date as of January 2008. |
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