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Teenage wrestler dies after heart attack

29 juin 2007, 00:00

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A 17-year-old sumo wrestler died from heart failure after a training session this week, the Japan Sumo Association said yesterday.

Tokitaizan, whose real name is Takashi Saito, suffered discomfort after training on Tuesday for a Nagoya tournament. He was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Most sumo wrestlers intentionally put on weight but can face heart problems in later life. Some of the biggest wrestlers weight over 200 kilograms.

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