France celebrated a successful start to the Paris Olympics 2024, winning their first gold medal in the men’s rugby sevens event as Antoine Dupont led them to a 28-7 victory over Fiji. Dupont’s heroics ended Fiji’s dominance and secured a historic win for France in front of a raucous home crowd. In cycling, Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel claimed gold in the men’s individual time trial, adding to his recent success at the Tour de France. Australia’s Grace Brown triumphed in the women’s road cycling event, showcasing her power and skill on the wet and slippery Parisian roads. France also had success in judo, with Shirine Boukli and Luka Mkheidze winning silver and bronze medals respectively. Overall, the opening day of the Paris Olympics saw a mix of thrilling competition and historic victories, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting Games for athletes and fans alike.
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