Teddy Riner

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Teddy Riner: The Goliath of Judo Just Keeps Winning!

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Find out how Teddy Riner continues to break records, delight fans, and put France on the judo map at the Paris 2024 Olympics!

The world of judo just got a whole lot more exciting as Teddy Riner, the heavyweight superstar, has officially become a legend! At the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics, Riner clinched his third gold medal in the heavyweight category (+100kg), making him the first athlete in judo history to achieve such a remarkable feat. With his towering height of 6ft 8in and undeniable skill, he has not only dominated his competitions but has also captured the hearts of fans worldwide, especially in his home country of France.

The atmosphere in Paris during his fights was electrifying, as thousands of fans gathered at Champs de Mars, waving French flags and cheering for their favorite athlete. Riner's journey to the podium included a nail-biting semi-final battle against Tajik wrestler Temur Rakhimov, where the tension was palpable. But Riner, known for his resilience and determination, didn’t just win that match – he blasted through to the final, facing off against South Korea's Kim Min-jong. With sheer grace and an explosive ippon, Riner secured his historic victory yet again, solidifying his status as the most decorated judoka in Olympic history.

But wait, there's more to this gentle giant: Riner is not just a phenomenal athlete, but also a charismatic figure. His wins are celebrated not just for the medals but for the joy and pride he brings to his fans. Just imagine, while on the mat he’s a fierce warrior, off the mat he could easily pass for your friendly neighborhood giant - always smiling and engaging with young fans eager to learn the sport. He's a reminder that while sports can be competitive, they can also be fun and uniting!

Let’s not forget, Riner's latest Olympic success has set a high bar for future judo athletes. With this victory, he proves that hard work and dedication pay off tremendously, inspiring not only future judokas but athletes in all walks of life. After four Olympic titles – yes, you heard that right – he’s made history while lighting up his hometown and bringing a gold rush to the French judo community. Soon enough, he might just need a trophy room bigger than his impressive physique!

As we celebrate this monumental achievement, let's throw in some fascinating facts! Did you know that Teddy Riner has a black belt in both judo and karate? His extraordinary versatility in martial arts contributes to his impressive judo prowess. Also, Riner’s training regime is so rigorous that it can rival the toughest military boot camps, making him a true testament to the phrase ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’ So, let's buckle up and see what this incredible athlete will conquer next on his continuous golden journey!

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Judo | Teddy Riner est champion olympique des lourds pour la ... (La Presse)

Seul au sommet de l'Olympe : Teddy Riner a décroché vendredi à Paris son troisième titre de champion olympique, une performance inédite chez les lourds ...

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JO 2024 : en or à domicile, Teddy Riner entre un peu plus dans la ... (FRANCE 24)

Teddy Riner a posé une pierre supplémentaire dans sa légende olympique. En conquérant la médaille d'or à domicile, il est devenu le premier poids lourd à ...

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Judo aux JO de Paris 2024 : revivez le parcours de Teddy Riner ... (Franceinfo)

Le Français a décroché de la plus belle des manières, sur ippon, une nouvelle médaille d'or aux JO. Sa compatriote Romane Dicko a quant à elle été surprise ...

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Judo: Teddy Riner, le plus grand (TV5MONDE Info)

Stratosphérique! Teddy Riner, 35 ans, est devenu vendredi à Paris champion olympique des poids lourds pour la troisième fois après 2012 et 2016, ...

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Direct - JO 2024 : Teddy Riner décroche la médaille d'or, sa ... (L'Obs)

La 7ᵉ journée des Jeux olympiques démarre ce vendredi 2 août avec des épreuves de judo, de plongeon ou encore de tennis de table.

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JO Paris 2024 : Teddy Riner en route pour un 3e titre olympique (Le Journal du dimanche)

Teddy Riner, colosse du judo français, a remporté une victoire décisive contre le Tadjik Temur Rakhimov en demi-finale. Il affrontera le Japonais Tatsuru ...

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Frenchman Teddy Riner becomes judo's most decorated athlete at ... (FRANCE 24)

Frenchman Teddy Riner won the gold in the +100kg division on Friday, making history as the first athlete to win four gold medals at the Olympics in judo.

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Paris 2024 Judo: All results, as Teddy Riner takes +100kg gold to ... (Olympic Channel)

After lighting the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron, Teddy Riner set the entire nation of France alight with pride and jubilation with his third Olympic title.

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French judo icon Teddy Riner wins his 3rd individual Olympic gold ... (Toronto Star)

PARIS (AP) — The stands at Champs de Mars filled up quickly. One fan dressed in a white martial arts uniform waved a French flag back and forth. A woman.

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Teddy Riner brings France to its feet with historic fourth Olympic judo ... (The Guardian)

The much-loved Teddy Riner beat South Korea's Kim Min-jong in the +100kg final while Romane Dicko won bronze in the women's +78kg category.

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JO 2024 : la légende dorée continue pour Teddy Riner (La Croix)

Judoka le plus titré de l'histoire, le Français a écrit vendredi 2 août l'un des plus beaux chapitres de sa propre légende, en décrochant à Paris sa ...

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Teddy Riner grimpe au sommet de l'Olympe (RDS)

Le colosse français Teddy Riner est devenu à Paris le seul judoka triple champion olympique des poids lourds, un nouveau pas de géant pour cette figure sportive ...

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How judo's friendly giant Teddy Riner delivered one of the moments ... (The Independent)

The 6ft 8in Parisian won his third Olympic heavyweight gold medal to give his hometown crowd a day to remember, and in doing so cemented his legacy as one ...

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Judo | Teddy Riner est champion olympique pour la troisième fois (La Presse)

Stratosphérique ! Teddy Riner est devenu vendredi à Paris champion olympique des poids lourds pour la troisième fois après 2012 et 2016, ...

French judo icon Riner wins third individual Olympic gold in front of ... (TSN)

The stands at Champs de Mars filled up quickly. One fan dressed in a white martial arts uniform waved a French flag back and forth.

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Teddy Riner lives out his dream of gold in front of Macron, proud ... (USA TODAY)

Teddy Riner won his third individual Olympic gold medal in judo and became the most decorated athlete in the history of his sport.

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Teddy Riner cements legendary status with "perfect day" at Paris ... (Olympics)

Teddy Riner is now the first-ever judoka to win four Olympic gold medals and the most decorated Olympic judoka of all time with six Olympic medals.

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[JO-2024] Teddy Riner, le colosse redevenu invincible (Le Quotidien.lu)

Le colosse français Teddy Riner est devenu à Paris le seul judoka triple champion olympique des poids lourds, un nouveau pas de géant pour cette figure sp.

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France's Teddy Riner reigns supreme with record fourth judo gold (Reuters)

Frenchman Teddy Riner claimed a record fourth Olympic judo gold medal, sending the partisan crowd into near madness when he left it late to beat world ...

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Judo: Teddy Riner, le plus grand (TAHITI INFOS)

Paris, France | AFP | vendredi 02/08/2024 - Stratosphérique! Teddy Riner, 35 ans, est devenu vendredi à Paris champion olympique des poids lourds pour la ...

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Giant steps: French judo titan Teddy Riner reigns supreme with ... (FRANCE 24)

Tempers ran high Friday in Paris's pop-up Champs de Mars Arena, with Georgian judoka Guram Tushishvili disqualified after throwing a rare tantrum following ...

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Nothing lasts forever — except Teddy Riner, French Olympic judo ... (The Athletic)

PARIS — Emmanuel Macron trotted around the back of Champ-de-Mars Arena, kicking up gravel, coating his leather dress shoes in dust. Hustling hard, he turned ...

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JO Paris 2024 - J7 : Teddy Riner seul au sommet, Romane Dicko en ... (Fédération Française de Judo)

Dans un combat très engagé face à Guram Tushishvili, Teddy contre le Géorgien sur un tani-otoshi et se qualifie pour une troisième demi-finale olympique. A^rès ...

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French judo icon Teddy Riner wins 3rd individual Olympic gold (Voice of America)

In front of passionate home crowd, the 35-year-old heavyweight defeated Korea's Min-jong Kim for the gold in his fifth Olympics.

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On a memorable day, France sang and swayed to its Olympic moment (The Washington Post)

The Paris Olympics are offering Leon Marchand, Teddy Riner and other French athletes an impassioned home-field advantage.

Léon Marchand et Teddy Riner sont les têtes d'affiche d'une belle ... (Le Canada Français)

Défaite par l'Argentine en finale de la Coupe du monde de soccer au Qatar en 2022, la France s'est vengée en l'emportant 1-0 lors du tournoi olympique masculin.

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France's Teddy Riner reigns supreme with record fourth gold (The Japan Times)

Frenchman Teddy Riner claimed a record fourth Olympic judo gold medal, sending the partisan crowd into near madness when he left it late to beat world No.

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Teddy Riner : "C'est un rêve qui devient réalité" (TV5MONDE Info)

Teddy Riner est entré dans la légende, vendredi 2 août. Le judoka français a été sacré à Paris champion olympique des poids lourds pour la troisième fois ...

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JO 2024 : l'arbre Teddy Riner qui cache la forêt, le bilan paradoxal ... (FRANCE 24)

L'équipe de France de judo a conclu sa moisson samedi avec une médaille d'or lors de l'épreuve par équipes mixtes. Une dixième breloque sur 15 possibles qui ...

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[JO-2024] Judo : Teddy Riner offre à la France le titre olympique par ... (Le Quotidien.lu)

La France a remporté ce samedi une 41e médaille, la 12e en or, avec sa victoire en judo par équipes mixtes. Grâce notamment à deux victoires de Teddy Riner ...

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Teddy Riner: Olympic judo champ is France's version of Simone Biles (Houston Chronicle)

Teddy Riner, France's most famous active Olympian and a 6-time judo gold medalist, is beloved for his combination of celebrity and athletic dominance.

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