Background

Tanigoro Kimenzan was born in 1826.

Career

Tanigoro Kimenzan took to wrestling at an early age and was patronized by Lord of Awa (Tokushima Prefecture). Of massive proportions, 6 ft. 3 in. and weighing about 330 pounds, he soon became a Yokozuna (grand champion).

Achievements

• Tanigoro Kimenzan set a new record by remaining an active wrestler for 44 years. He was the 10th Yokozuna.

Personality

Tanigoro Kimenzan was a very strong man he was, however, gentle and kind by nature.