https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-olympic-icon-teddy-riner-announces-presidential-runContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-olympic-icon-teddy-riner-announces-presidential-runhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-olympic-icon-teddy-riner-announces-presidential-run#u199155Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:56:02 +0000French Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, presenting a bleak picture of the country during his campaign launch. Riner enters the political arena as centrist voters look for alternatives to a potential matchup between the far right and far left. French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the judo star's entrance into the race. Meanwhile, discussions among centrists also consider central banker Christine Lagarde, though her run is viewed as less likely.Why it mattersThe entry of a high-profile sports figure into nation