Before Hakuhō, who held the record for top division championships?
Chiyonofuji
Asashōryū
Taihō
Akebono
Answer
Taihō held the record for top division championships before Hakuhō. He was a sumo wrestler from 1956 to 1971 and won 32 tournament championships, the most in sumo history. Taihō was known for his powerful techniques and his ability to win tournaments consistently. He was the dominant sumo wrestler of his era and is considered one of the greatest sumo wrestlers of all time.
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