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Judo king Riner joins fight for French presidency

2026-11-09T19:09:35.000Z

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France’s five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday he would run in next year’s presidential election, after expressing concern about the “rise of the far right”.

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  1. Africanews · Latest French judo star Teddy Rinner announces run for presidency
  2. Africanews · Latest French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency

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  1. Hespress English · Latest (Morocco) — Judo king Riner joins fight for French presidency
  2. Africanews · Latest — French judo star Teddy Rinner announces run for presidency
  3. Africanews · Latest — French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency