French judoka Teddy Riner, a four-time Olympic medalist, is on a quest for his fourth gold medal at the Paris Olympics. The judo superstar had the honor of lighting the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony alongside Marie-Jose Perec.
Riner, known for his dominance in the sport, will be competing on the mat on Friday as he seeks to add to his impressive collection of Olympic medals. Meanwhile, French fans were left disappointed as teenage star Felix Lebrun suffered a defeat to his Chinese opponent Fan Zhendong.
As the excitement continues to build at the Paris Olympics, all eyes will be on Riner as he looks to further solidify his legacy in the world of judo. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling competition.
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