French Judo Star Teddy Riner Is Aiming for One Last Olympic Gold in Lo
Riner says he wants a fourth individual Olympic title and must still qualify, with the 39-year-old targeting his sixth Games.
- Paris Saint-Germain Judo announced on Wednesday the return of French judo legend Teddy Riner, who signed a new contract extending his tenure with the club until 2028.
- Since rejoining PSG in 2017, Riner has been the face of its judo project, helping secure French men's team titles in 2022 and 2023.
- Although Riner feels his shoulder is "creaking a bit at the moment," he remains confident in a new recovery protocol designed to facilitate his return.
- The renewed partnership expands Riner's role beyond competition as he serves as ambassador for PSG for Communities projects, boosting the club's profile globally.
- Targeting his sixth and final Olympics, Riner aims to end his career with a fourth individual Olympic gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028, though he must first qualify.
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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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