Judo legend Teddy Riner receives hero's welcome in Guadeloupe

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Crowds pack the streets of Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe's main city, to welcome French judo legend Teddy Riner. who has won his fourth and fifth gold medals at the Paris Olympics. The 35-year-old 11-time world champion, who is the world's most decorated judoka, claimed individual heavyweight and mixed team gold medals.
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00:00We are so happy to be here to cheer for you. We are so proud. We are proud of what you are doing.
00:26We are so happy. There are so many people here. It's incredible.
00:29All the fans are going back and forth for the Guadeloupe because the whole Guadeloupe supports it.
00:33I'm here. We can't hear you. It's incredible.
00:37We are so happy. There are so many people. I wouldn't have believed it.
00:41Yes, I have nothing to say. I'm very happy. I'm happy. It went well. It was cool.
00:57And then, it's like I said, the child of the country is going home. I'm proud of what he has accomplished.
01:03They make me feel good. I'm happy.
01:09Did you talk about mess?
01:11Yes, it's a hell of a mess.

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