Teddy Rainer, the 37-year-old French judo champion and holder of five Olympic gold medals, announced on Monday, November 9, that he will be a candidate for next year's French presidential election.
According to AFP, Reiner said in an unexpected message on social networks: "My name is Teddy Reiner, and today I tell you face to face: I am a candidate for the presidential elections in 2027."
In his sports career, Reiner won five Olympic gold medals, including three individual heavyweight golds and two mixed team golds, and he won the world championship 11 times.
Before him, David Doya, another French judo champion, entered politics and after entering parliament in 2009 served as Minister of Sports from 2011 to 2012.