Teddy Riner brings France to its feet with historic fourth Olympic judo gold
Briefly

He is France's most popular sports star, a smiling powerhouse known as the nation's teddy bear, who for years aced judo contests to crowds' shouts of Teddy Bam Bam! in honour of his ability to swiftly throw and pin his opponents to the ground.
But judo is a martial art also played in the mind, with quick-thinking tactics and contemplation. Riner has said that no matter your physicality, it's what's in your head that gets you where you want to be.
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