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Teddy Riner enters French presidential race

Since 10:43 · Paris

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Teddy Riner French presidential bid

Candidate
Teddy Riner
Election date
April 2027
Political alignment
Independent (neither left nor right)
Olympic titles
5 gold medals

Teddy Riner positions himself as an independent candidate representing neither left nor right, pledging to unite France in a video posted on X, according to Le Parisien.

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Teddy Riner enters French presidential race

France's presidential first round is set for April 2027, Europa Press reports. Riner says he still hopes for a sixth Olympic title in Los Angeles in 2028.

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  1. Olympic judoka Teddy Riner announces candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election

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