Yui Susaki: A Rising Star in Women's Wrestling

Yui Susaki was born on June 30, 1999, in Matsudo, Japan.

She began her wrestling journey at a young age, inspired by watching videos with her father.

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Her coach, Shoko Yoshimura, a five-time world champion, has trained her since she was 13.

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Susaki started competing in tournaments in the second grade of elementary school.

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She won the World Cadet Wrestling Championships (U17) three times in a row.

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She joined the JOC Elite Academy during junior high school, practicing intensely while studying.

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Susaki attended Waseda University, where she trained with male athletes to improve her skills.

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After graduation, she joined KITZ Corporation, which supports her wrestling career.

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She won gold at the 2017 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin and the 2017 Paris World Wrestling Championships.

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