Judoka Riner beat Macron's presidential candidate in the ranking

Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner beat former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal in a poll on possible candidates for the presidential election. This is evidenced by the results of a study by Elabe, published on November 14.

According to the survey, in a scenario with the maximum number of centrist and right-wing candidates, Riner could receive 4.5% of the vote in the first round. Attal, representing the Renaissance Party founded by French President Emmanuel Macron, gained 4%.

Marine Le Pen, a representative of the National Association, took the first place in the rating with a score of 31%. She was followed by Jean-Luc Melenchon, founder of the Rebellious France party (17%) and Rafael Glucksmann, a representative of the left (10.5%).

Former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe received 9.5% of the support, while Cannes Mayor David Lisnar received 8%. The results of the other survey participants did not exceed 4%.

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On November 9, Riener announced his intention to run for the French presidential election in 2027. The athlete acknowledged his lack of political experience, but expressed confidence in the need for change in the country. Among the most pressing problems of France, he highlighted the increase in public debt and the deterioration of the public security situation.