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Paul Myers

Sevens heaven: France win first Olympic gold in event at fan's first rugby match

Christian and Monique de Kerangal acquired tickets on Friday for Saturday's final day of matches in the men's rugby sevens at the Stade de France. © RFI/Paul Myers

Talk about a lucky charm. Monique de Kerangal's first rugby match and first trip to Stade de France ended with France romping to a 28-7 victory over defending champions Fiji to claim their first Olympic men's rugby sevens title and the country's first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Games.

"I was hooked from the moment I walked into the stadium," said the 60-year-old nurse.

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