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Riner, 5-time Olympic judo champ, announces run for French presidency

Judo star Teddy Riner, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his bid to become the next president of France on Monday with the hopes of bringing "people together."

9 November 2026Live

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ESPN News. https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/50432847/olympic-judo-champion-riner-announces-run-french-presidency

Judo star Teddy Riner, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his bid to become the next president of France on Monday with the hopes of bringing "people together."

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