Japan's judokas tipped to keep hold over rivals

“Teddy Riner is already a legend. If he wins the title in London, he will become the best active judoka,” said Messner.

? A somewhat biased comment from someone who is supposed to represent the governing body? I remember Riner crying after losing to Kamikawa in 2010, so he's not exactly unbeaten or legendary.

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