Nishinoumi Kajiro

Nishinoumi Kajiro was a professional sumo wrestler from Kagoshima Prefecture. Born on 2 November 1890, he made his professional debut in January 1910. Becoming yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo, in April 1923, he used the ring name Nishinoumi from January 1924 and was the 30th yokozuna. Winning one championship in makuuchi, the top division, he compiled a career record of 176 wins and 69 losses over 42 tournaments. After retiring in October 1928, he died on 28 July 1933 at the age of 42. As an active wrestler his last stable was Izutsu stable.