France celebrated their first gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics 2024 in men’s rugby sevens, with Antoine Dupont leading the team to a 28-7 victory over Fiji. The Fijians settled for silver, with South Africa claiming bronze. In cycling events, Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel won gold in the men’s individual time trial, while Australia’s Grace Brown triumphed in the women’s competition. France also secured two medals in judo, with Shirine Boukli winning bronze in the women’s under 48kg category and Luka Mkheidze taking silver in the men’s under 60kg event. These victories marked a successful start for France and other countries at the opening day of the Games. American Perry Baker also made headlines by becoming the all-time leading men’s scorer in Olympic rugby sevens. Overall, the competition was intense and showcased the incredible talent and determination of the athletes. France and other nations are hopeful for more success in the remaining days of the Paris Olympics 2024.
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Paris Olympics 2024: Recap of Day One Medal Winners in Rugby Sevens, Cycling, and Judo
