Teddy Riner announces French presidential candidacy
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’essentiel
Triple Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner, 37, has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election. The judoka, who remains active, announced his candidacy in a social media message and an interview with Le Parisien, L'essentiel reports.
Teddy Riner, a three-time individual Olympic judo champion, announced on Monday 9 November his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, at the age of 37. The French judoka made the announcement on social media and in an interview with Le Parisien.
Teddy Riner said he wanted to enter the presidential race by drawing on his experience of sporting competition. The Olympic champion, who continues his judo career, made his announcement sitting in front of a bookcase, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket.
