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Teddy Riner 2027 presidential candidacy
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Teddy Riner and Marie-José Pérec light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron
Judoka Teddy Riner and sprinter Marie-José Pérec lit the Olympic cauldron in the Tuileries Garden, closing the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
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Teddy Riner wins third individual Olympic gold at Paris 2024
On 2 August 2024 Teddy Riner won the men's over-100kg judo title at the Paris Olympics, his third individual Olympic gold medal.
Teddy Riner announces run for French president in 2027 election
Judo legend Teddy Riner says he will run for France's presidency in 2027 while still competing, and Emmanuel Macron says he is delighted.