French judo champion Teddy Riner has announced a surprise candidacy for the presidential race.
Riner enters the race with no political party or manifesto, using the slogan La France qu'on aime.
An Ifop poll shows 22 percent of respondents could vote for the five-time Olympic gold medalist.
His campaign challenges the centre-ground as hard-left and hard-right forces prepare for the election.
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