1. Sumo

2. Who is a famous Sumo Wrestler?
Hawaiian-born Chad Rowan, alias Akebono became the first wrestler to be promoted to the top rank of the yokozuna (grand champion).
This event occurred in January 1993.

3. Chad Rowan, alias Akebono

4. Tallest Yokozuna He is 6 feet 8 inches high. He weighs 230 kilograms.
FACTS about Chad Rowan
Tallest Yokozuna
He is 6 feet 8 inches high.
He weighs 230 kilograms.

5. MORE FACTS:
He was the first foreign-born person to reach this rank, and one of only 64 to do so in the 200 year old history of sumo.
Akebono (his sumo name) won 11 tournament championships during his 13-year career. Only 6 other Yokozuna have ever won more championships.
His career record was 566 wins and 198 losses, in the Makunouchi (top) division of sumo.

6. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO FACE HIM IN THE WRESTLING RING?