Quick Info
| Profession | Judoka |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 07/04/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Teddy Riner
09/11/2026
Teddy Riner announced on social media that he is a candidate in the 2027 French presidential election. He said he is positioning himself as neither right-wing nor left-wing and hopes to bring people together. The announcement made him the latest prominent sports figure to enter the race ahead of next year's vote.
16/09/2026
Riner rejoined Paris Saint-Germain's judo club on a contract running until 2028. He aims to win a fourth individual Olympic gold medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, which would end his career. He also hopes to help PSG win the Judo Champions League again in 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Teddy Pierre-Marie Riner |
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| Sport | Judo (men's +100 kg heavyweight) |
| Summary | Competes in the men's heavyweight judo division and is widely regarded as one of the most decorated judoka in history. He has won multiple Olympic and world titles, including a record number of World Judo Championships titles. In November 2026 he announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 2.03 m |
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| Ideal Competition Weight | 135-140 kg |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Moved with his parents and brother from Guadeloupe to metropolitan France in the early 1990s, before his second birthday. |
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| Sport Start | Began judo at about age five at a multisport club in Paris and devoted himself fully to judo from about age thirteen. |
| Training | Has trained at the INSEP national high-performance centre in Paris since about age 14. |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Luthna Plocus |
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Family
| Father | Moise Riner |
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| Mother | Marie-Pierre Riner |
| Siblings | Moise Jr. |
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Career
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| Unbeaten Run | Went undefeated for about ten years, with a 154-fight winning streak ended in February 2020 |
| Recent Club Status | Rejoined Paris Saint-Germain's judo club on a contract running until 2028 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tried climbing, golf, tennis and swimming before settling on judo. | |
| 2. Won his first junior titles before becoming senior world champion. | |
| 3. Founded the Teddy Riner Academy, a judo youth training camp. |
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