Sumo wrestlers go head-to-head in heavyweight footrace

WAKAYAMA, Japan, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Japanese sumo wrestler shared video of three of his heavyweight colleagues trying out a different sport -- sprinting.

Ishiura Masakatsu posted a video to Twitter showing the athleticism of fellow sumo stars Kento Amakaze, Tatsuaki Kaiho and Kanata Takatenshu isn't limited to the wresting arena.

The three sumo wrestlers engage in what appears to be a slow-speed sprinting race, which Kaiho narrowly wins.

Masakatsu said the video was shot during a visit to Wakayama, Japan.