Teddy Riner

Teddy Riner is a famous French judoka born on April 7, 1989. He's widely recognized for his exceptional skills in judo. Riner began his judo journey at a young age and quickly rose to prominence, winning numerous national and international titles. Standing at 2.04 meters tall and weighing over 130 kilograms, he's an imposing figure on the judo mat. Riner's dominance in the sport is evident by his record-breaking achievements, including multiple Olympic gold medals and world championship titles. Off the mat, he's known for his humility and dedication to promoting judo worldwide, inspiring aspiring athletes with his remarkable journey.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Won gold medals at the World Championships in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017
• Became European Champion in 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2016
• Bagged a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, held in Beijing
• Won a gold medal at the Mediterranean Games in 2009, held in Pescara 
• Captured a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games, held in London
• In 2016, captured a gold medal at the Olympic Games, held in Rio de Janerio
• Won World Openweight championships in 2008 and 2017