Many notable records have been set by distinguished Yokodzuna and other Rikishi.
Most Wins in a calendar year In a 6-Basho-per-year system the maximum possible number of Wins is 90. 1. Asashouryuu, 84 Wins in 2005 2. Kitanoumi, 82 Wins
Most consecutive years with most Wins among active Rikishi that year: 1. Taihou, 5 years 2. Kitanoumi, 5 years
Most consecutive Makuuchi Yuushou in Kyuushuubasho 1. Chiyonofuji, 8 times, from 1981 to 1988
Most Zenshouyuushou in a 15-day Honbasho system: 1. Taihou, 8 2. Kitanoumi, 7 3. Chiyonofuji, 7 4. Asashouryuu, 5 5. Takanohana, 4
Heaviest Makuuchi Rikishi: 1. Konishiki III, 284 kg 2. Musashimaru, 237 kg 3. Akebono, 236 kg 4. Toyonoumi, 228 kg 5. Oonokuni, 211 kg 6. Takamiyama, 205 kg 7. Towanoyama, 205 kg
Most applicants at the 2nd Shindeshi Examination: 1. 2007 Harubasho 2nd Shindeshi Examination, on Tuesday 13th February 2007 in Toukyou's Ryougoku Kokugikan, 21 applicants took part in the examination.
Most foreign Sekitori on the Bandzuke: 1. 2007 Natsubasho, 18 foreign Sekitori
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