Teddy Riner, three-time individual Olympic champion, represented France, while South Korea took to the mat not Kim Min-Jong (133.8 kg), but Lee Young Hwan (83 kg), who weighs almost 60 kg less than the Frenchman (141.5 kg). The fight lasted 1 minute 34 seconds and Riner won by ippon.
France beat South Korea 4-1.
The Paris Olympic Games take place from July 26 to August 11.
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Source: Sport
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