Kairyūyama Teruhisa
Sumo wrestler (1939-1986)
開隆山勘之亟
- Born
- 28 August 1939, Akita Prefecture
- Died
- 10 September 1986
- Citizenship
- Japan, Empire of Japan
- Sport
- sumo
- Occupation
- rikishi
Kairyūyama Teruhisa (born Kannojo Aoki; August 28, 1939 - September 10, 1986) was a sumo wrestler from Shōwa, Akita, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1956 and reached the top division in July 1960. His highest rank was sekiwake. He won eight gold stars against grand champion yokozuna in the course of his career. Upon retirement from active competition he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association under the name Kiriyama. He left the Sumo Association in December 1980.
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