French Judo Star Teddy Riner Is Aiming for One Last Olympic Gold in Lo
The five-time Olympic champion said he wants a fourth individual gold in Los Angeles and still must qualify for 2028.
- On Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain Judo announced the return of judo legend Teddy Riner, who signed a new contract keeping him with the club until 2028.
- Since rejoining Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, Riner has been the face of its judo project, helping the team win French men's team titles in 2022 and 2023.
- PSG Judo reflects the club's multi-sport vision, fielding Olympic, world, and European champions while running a community-focused programme at its Le Plessis-Robinson dojo for nearly 300 members.
- As an ambassador for PSG's values, Riner will mentor young judokas and support PSG for Communities projects, expanding his role beyond competition.
- Currently recovering from a right shoulder injury, the 2.04-meter heavyweight aims to end his career with a fourth individual Olympic gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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French judo star Teddy Riner is aiming for one last Olympic gold in Lo
FILE - Golden medalist France's Teddy Riner poses on the podium of the judo men's +100 kg event in the team judo competition, at Champ-de-Mars Arena, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)
The Guadeloupéan colossus formalized his new contract with the PSG this Wednesday. The choice of heart, in his quest for a fourth individual Olympic gold medal in Los Angeles in two years' time
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French judo star Teddy Riner is aiming for one last Olympic gold in Los Angeles
PARIS (AP) — French judo star Teddy Riner wants to end his stellar career with a fourth individual Olympic gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028.
The five-time Olympic gold medallist returned to the Paris club, with the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
The five-time Olympic champion signed up to 2028 in the club of the capital.
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