Kitanofuji Katsuaki

Kitanofuji Katsuaki was a professional sumo wrestler from Hokkaido whose highest rank was yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. Born on 28 March 1942, he made his professional debut in January 1957. Following the January 1970 tournament he became yokozuna, and he won ten championships in makuuchi, the top division. Over 105 career tournaments he compiled a record of 786 wins and 427 losses. After retiring in July 1974, he died on 12 November 2024 at the age of 82. As an active wrestler his last stable was Kokonoe stable.