Didier Manaud was a French figure skater who competed in pairs.With partner Sylvie Vaquero, Manaud won the gold medal at the French Figure Skating Championships three straight years, from 1984 to 1986. In 1986, they finished 8th at the European Figure Skating Championships and 15th at the World Figure Skating Championships.Following his competitive career, Manaud coached Florent Amodio for a time.