Teddy Riner Wins Fifth Olympic Gold Medal

French judoka Teddy Riner made history at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by securing his fifth Olympic gold medal, making him one of the most decorated French Olympians. Riner won his fourth individual gold by defeating South Korea's Kim Min-jong in the heavyweight final and then led France to retain their mixed team judo title against Japan. This victory ties him with biathlete Martin Fourcade for the most Olympic golds by a French athlete. Riner's accomplishments were celebrated by a fervent home crowd, including prominent figures such as President Emmanuel Macron. He now has a total of six Olympic medals, reinforcing his status as the greatest judoka of all time.