Riner triumphs yet again

We’re back for the third and final day of the illustrious 50th edition of the iconic Paris Grand Slam.

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00:00 We're back for the third and final day of the illustrious 50th edition of the iconic

00:06 Paris Grand Slam. The Alcor Hotels arena was full of adoring judo fans wanting to see their

00:11 heroes shine. Seven time Paris Grand Slam champion Clarisse Agbenenu signed autographs

00:17 for her passionate supporters. And the annual judo awards winners were announced in a ceremony

00:22 commemorating the best moments from 2023 for the judo family.

00:27 A fabulous display of judo values took place between future judo champions and some of

00:32 the titans of the sport. A mixed team experience that these children will never forget. What

00:38 a show for the fans in Bercy. An amazing experience for the judo community.

00:53 In the under 90 kilo class, Mihael Zgank of Turkey used a fantastic piece of transition

00:58 to secure a hold down. Earning a gold medal in Paris just one week after he topped the

01:04 podium in Portugal. IJF ambassador Albano Carisi awarded the medals.

01:13 In the under 78 kilo category, Ana Maria Wagner took first place, her seventh Grand Slam gold.

01:19 IOC member and Djibouti NOC president Aisha Garadali awarded the medals.

01:27 In the under 100 kilo category, Olympic champion Aaron Wolf defeated Nicholas Shirazadevili

01:33 with a Wazari, another gold medal for Japan. Harvest Group CEO Amaz Asenov awarded the

01:38 medals.

01:42 In the over 78 kilo class, Romand Dika made quick work of the final. Less than one minute

01:47 on the tatami and she was crowned the Paris champion. Celebrations all around.

01:54 Renault General Director Fabrice Camberleve awarded the medals.

02:08 It was finally time for the man everyone had come to see, the iconic Teddy Rina. A Wazarin

02:14 golden score secured him a record-breaking eighth win in Paris. The fans went wild and

02:19 the feeling was electric. Credit Agricole managing director Philippe Brassac awarded

02:24 the medals.

02:40 The French team didn't disappoint the fans, Ippon after Ippon sending the crowd into frenzy.

02:46 That's it for the Paris Grand Slam, another incredible edition of this historic competition.

02:52 We'll be back in Paris for the Olympics very soon.

02:54 [Music]