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Teddy Riner aims for final Olympic gold at Los Angeles 2028

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:37 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Teddy Riner aims for final Olympic gold at Los Angeles 2028

Summary

French judoka Teddy Riner has set his sights on winning a fourth individual gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The 11-time world champion confirmed that qualifying for the Olympics is a priority, although he has been ruled out of next month's world championships in Baku due to a persistent right shoulder injury. Riner, who previously returned to Paris Saint-Germain's judo club, expressed confidence in his recovery and is eager to continue competing at a high level. He aims to contribute to PSG’s success in judo while mentoring younger athletes.

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•Riner aims for gold at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
•He misses the worlds in Baku due to a shoulder injury
•Riner plans to compete for PSG until 2028
•He aims to mentor younger athletes at PSG's judo club
•He had a successful Olympic campaign in Paris 2024

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1:37 PMYahoo Sports — French judo star Teddy Riner is aiming for one last Olympic gold in Los Angeles

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French judo star Teddy Riner wants to end his stellar career with a fourth individual Olympic gold medal at the Los Angeles Games in 2028. “Of course that's an objective,” Riner said Wednesday. The 11-time world champion was ruled out of next month's worlds in Baku, however, due to a lingering right shoulder injury.
— Yahoo Sportsby JEROME PUGMIRE

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