Paris Olympics 2024: Frenchman judoka Riner wins +100kg category for record fourth gold medal

South Korea’s Kim Minjong took silver while Tajikistan’s Temur Rakhimov and Alisher Yusupov of Uzbekistan were awarded bronze.

Teddy Riner of France reacts after winning Minjong Kim of South Korea. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Frenchman Teddy Riner became the first athlete to win four Olympic gold medals in judo when he claimed the title in the +100kg category on Friday.

South Korea’s Kim Minjong took silver while Tajikistan’s Temur Rakhimov and Alisher Yusupov of Uzbekistan were awarded bronze.