# French judo legend Teddy Riner enters toughest contest yet: Presidential race

- Published: 2026-11-10T11:55:01Z
- Updated: 2026-11-11T08:36:41Z
- Section: Politics
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Le Monde — https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/11/10/french-judo-legend-teddy-riner-enters-toughest-contest-yet-running-for-president_6776834_7.html
- Tags: Le Monde · Le Monde – France
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The elite athlete unexpectedly announced his bid to 'lift up France,' declaring himself to be 'neither right nor left.' But some questions, particularly tax-related ones, could hinder the start of his campaign.

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