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Ugo Didier won France's first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics in the men's 400m freestyle S9 event. The victory was celebrated by a home crowd, marking a significant achievement for the host nation. Didier's win adds to France's medal tally, which also includes two silver medals won on the first day of the Games. The event took place in front of a sold-out crowd of 15,000 at La Defense, highlighting the strong support for Paralympic athletes in France. Additionally, France's Hector Denayer won a silver medal, further contributing to the host nation's success.