A Judo Legend Just Took Bronze After What Might Be The Biggest Upset In Judo History
French judo athlete Teddy Riner, a 6 foot 8 two-time gold medalist known as "Big Ted," has dominated his sport for a decade. It was a shock when he lost in a quarterfinal fight.
TOKYO — Judo fighter Teddy Riner lost in the Olympic quarterfinal to the top-ranked judo athlete in their class in the world – and it was considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of his sport.
That says a lot about the legacy that the French athlete, a 6 foot 8 two-time gold medalist known as "Big Ted," has built over his decade of absolute domination.
A loss in 2020 – to a
