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Teddy Riner is a two-time world champion. On Wednesday he will be in Rotterdam to defend his heavyweight title. And at 20, he is still the youngest member of France's judo team.
Judo heavy weight from Guadeloupe
Teddy Riner from Guadeloupe became the youngest heavy weight world champion ever in judo, taking everyone by surprise.Teddy Riner, World Judo Champion says "When I joined the national sports training centre, they said if you work well, it will be possible in 2012. So, in my head I said, yeah, I’ve still got time. 2012. But I worked and worked and it happened sooner.”
Not all brawn Teddy an intelligent wrestler
At 2 metres, 3 cm and 125 kilos – he’s got an exceptional physique, but it’s not all about brawn, his trainer says he’s also got brains.Patrick Rosso, judo coach says "His strength is his tactical maturity. He is capable of outmanoeuvring his rival and adapting to the situation and taking the upper hand. He’s intelligent and he doesn’t lose it during the matches. He stays calm and very lucid and knows exactly what he should do and not do. That's a strength.”
Riner dissapointed with bronze in Beijing 2008
Riner was going for gold at last year's Beijing Olympics but only snagged a bronze, a setback, but this fighter is quick to see the sunny side of life.
Teddy prepares for Rotterdam championship
Now a celebrity, Riner rediscovered his form at the open category world championships last December, Now, he's ready to rumble in Rotterdam.

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