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Iwakiyama Ryta , is a former sumo wrestler. A former amateur sumo champion, he turned professional in 2000 and reached the top division at the end of 2002. The highest rank he reached was komusubi. He was a runnerup in one tournament and earned two special prizes in his career.

He was born in Hirosaki, Nakatsugaru District. After a successful start in amateur sumo at Aomori University, Tsushima worked as a member of staff at Aomori Yamada High School after graduating, not joining the professional sport until the age ofin July 2000. He was recruited by exkomusubi Rygoku, a former amateur champion himself, and joined his Sakaigawa stable . His shikona or fighting name came from Mount Iwaki, which is near his home town.

Source: Wikipedia