Three-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced his intention to run for the presidency of France, according to reports from AFP and The Independent.
The French judoka, who has won three Olympic gold medals across his career, confirmed his political ambitions on Monday. Riner's announcement marks a significant transition from elite sport to national politics for one of France's most decorated athletes.
Details regarding his platform or political affiliation were not immediately disclosed in the initial reports. Riner, 37, has been a dominant figure in heavyweight judo for nearly two decades, collecting ten world championship titles alongside his Olympic successes.
