France: Judoka Teddy Riner wants to replace Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée
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France: Judoka Teddy Riner wants to replace Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announces his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election under the slogan "La France qu'on veut". He claims no political affiliation and does not rule out competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
France: Judo legend Teddy Riner enters the race for the Élysée ahead of the 2027 presidential election (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Triple Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, presenting himself as independent, "neither left nor right". He will need 500 sponsorships from elected officials to be validated.
French judo star Teddy Riner announces run for presidency (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
French judo champion Teddy Riner, a multiple Olympic champion, announces his candidacy for next year's French presidential election. He says he is neither right-wing nor left-wing and wants to bring the French people together.
France: Judoka Teddy Riner announces his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Triple Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, running as an independent. He still needs 500 endorsements from elected officials.
2027 French presidential election: Olympic champion Teddy Riner wants to win the Élysée (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Judoka Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, promising a unifying approach "neither right nor left". He still needs 500 sponsorships from elected officials to be an official candidate.
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