Takanotsuru Shinichi
| Takanotsuru Shinichi | |
|---|---|
| 隆の鶴 伸一 | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Shinichi Sekiyama 18 June 1976 Izumi, Kagoshima, Japan |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 168 kg (370 lb) |
| Career | |
| Stable | Naruto |
| Record | 393-364-71 |
| Debut | March, 1992 |
| Highest rank | Maegashira 8 (March, 2003) |
| Retired | May, 2006 |
| Elder name | Tagonoura |
| Championships | 1 (Jonidan) |
Last updated: August 2012 | |
Takanotsuru Shinichi (born 18 June 1976 as Shinichi Sekiyama) is a former sumo wrestler from Izumi, Kagoshima, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1992, and reached the top division in January 2003. His highest rank was maegashira 8. He retired in May 2006 and became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association coaching at Naruto stable.