Olympics and Paralympics
The first-time Olympian picked up the pace as the race progressed and held off two American challengers down the stretch.
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Olympics and Paralympics
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Olympics and Paralympics
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Sumo
With his third career title, the sekiwake will be considered for promotion to ozeki.
Sumo
Mitakeumi moves back into sole possession of the lead to set up showdown with the grand champion.
Sumo
The sekiwake posted a clutch win to set up a dramatic showdown with the lone yokozuna.
Sumo
Terunofuji and Mitakeumi both lose on Day 12 to fall into tie with rising star Abi.
Sumo
The sekiwake bounced back from the previous day's loss to set up a showdown with grand champion Terunofuji.
Sumo
The sekiwake wrestler is now even with grand champion Terunofuji heading into the final five days.
Sumo
The sekiwake wrestler is on his longest winning streak since July of 2018 when he won his first title.
Sumo
The Dewanoumi stable wrestler has a one-win lead over Terunofuji at the midway point.
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The sekiwake wrestler beat Tamawashi to stay perfect on Day 7.
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The No. 3 maegashira knocks the lone grand champion out of the lead with a huge upset.