Teddy Riner, a French judo champion and Olympic gold medalist, announced his intention to run for president of France in 2027. Riner won gold medals at the Summer Olympics in 2012, 2016, and 2024. He is a nine-time world champion in the heavyweight judo category and holds the record as the first and only judoka to win 12 medals at the World Judo Championships. He would replace incumbent President Emmanuel Macron if elected.