French judo world champion Teddy Riner has announced his intention to run as a candidate in France‘s presidential elections in 2027 to replace incumbent President Emmanuel Macron.
Heavyweight Judoka Riner is a nine-time world champion in the heavyweight category and won a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in 2012, 2016 and 2024. He is also the first and only judoka to win 12 medals in the World Judo Championships.
Outside of sport, Riner has forged a career as celebrity presenter, with credits including hosting Netflix show Love is Blind: France (Pour le Meilleur et à l’Aveugle) with
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