HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii native and former sumo grand champion Akebono Taro has passed away at age 54. Akebono, whose English name was Chad Rowan was born in Waimanalo on May 8, 1969. Akebono ...

The world is mourning the loss of Akebono Taro, one of Hawaii’s most legendary athletes and an iconic figure in sumo wrestling. Born Chad Rowan, Akebono has passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a ...

TOKYO (NEXSTAR) — Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wrestling and a former grand champion, has died at 54. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the level of “yokozuna” — ...

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TOKYO — Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wrestling and a former grand champion, has died. He was 54. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the level of “yokozuna” — or ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Former Sumo Grand Champion Akebono Taro, born Chadwick Haheo Rowan of Waimanolo, dies after long illness at 54. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for ...

TOKYO (AP) — Hawaii-born Akebono Taro, one of the greats of sumo wrestling and a former grand champion, has died. He was 54. He was the first foreign-born wrestler to reach the level of “yokozuna” — ...