The Mainichi Daily News says this is "his 22nd career title, tying him with former yokozuna Takanohana for fifth on the all-time list." The
Japan Times reports "Hakuho pulled off an improbable comeback in Houdini-esque fashion, rallying from behind...".
Wikipedia says,
This marked the first time a wrestler had come from one win behind to claim the yusho on the final day since Asashoryu defeated Hokutoriki in a playoff in May 2004.
Here's the play-off from this tournament:
Hakuho is a Mongolian wrestler.
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