Asashoryu Akinori, Mongolian professional sumo wrestler. Achievements include winning 17 career championship, since 2003; first Mongolian-born Yokozuna; two consecutive perfect wins, 2004; champion, nine Emperor's Cups; record for most sumo bouts won in a year (83), 2005; first ever to win seven straight tournaments; Grand Slam, winning all six tournaments in a calendar year (2005).
Background
Akinori, Asashoryu was born on September 27, 1980 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Career
Professional sumo wrestler, since 1999. Yokozuna (highest attainable rank in professional sumo), since 2003.