the French Judo Federation announced Monday. Riner has not fought since the Paris Games last summer, where he won a third individual Olympic heavyweight title (+100 kg) and a second team gold.

The powerful French judo team — which includes Olympic cauldron-lighting heavyweight Teddy Riner — is off to a strong start. “It was magical, it was incredible," Boukli said. "It is a great ...

France claimed the judo gold medal in the first mixed team event ever held in the Games on Saturday, beating Japan 4-1 in the final and helping their heavyweight legend Teddy Riner add to his ...

Kayla Harrison of the United States wins judo gold in women’s half heavyweight (-78kg), beating Audrey Tcheumeo of France. The 2016 Olympic Games run from Aug. 5 through Aug. 21 in Rio de Janeiro.

the French Judo Federation announced Monday. Riner has not fought since the Paris Games last summer, where he won a third individual Olympic heavyweight title (+100 kg) and a second team gold. The ...