sumo

Born Chad George Ha'aheo Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono moved to Tokyo in the 1980s, won his first grand championship in 1993, the first of 11 such titles, and retired in 2001. He died of heart failure.

The Mongolian-born wrestler, who has won a record 45 grand sumo tournament titles, announced his decision to retire to the Japan Sumo Association on Monday.

Many sumo wrestlers adhere to a rigid diet centered around a traditional Japanese dish called chanko-nabe. Champions say they count on the stew's balanced nutrition paired with lots of rice to win.