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Akebono Taro, who made history in the early 90’s by becoming the first non-Japanese born wrestler to ever reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo, passed away within the past week, according to a report from the Associated Press. 54-year old Akebono Taro, born Chadwick Haheo Rowan, retired from sumo wrestling in 2001 and later  Continue Reading »