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French Judo superstar Teddy Riner says will run for president

France's multiple 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". "My name is Teddy Riner and today, I am telling you face to face: I am a candidate in the 2027 presidential election," the 37-year-old said in a surprise announcement on social media. Riner, one of the greatest…

French Judo superstar Teddy Riner says will run for president

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