Swimmer Erika Fairweather shapes as New Zealand's first real medal prospect at the Paris Olympics, when she contests the 400m freestyle overnight.
Fairweather, 20, enters her second Olympics as reigning world champion over the distance, clocking a 3m 59.44s national record, but ranks only fourth behind rivals that chose to bypass the global meet at Doha in February.
Australian Ariarne Titmus (3m 55.38s) is the defending Olympic champion and current world recordholder, with Canadian Summer McIntosh (3m 56.08s) and American Katie Ledecky (3m 58.35s) also boasting faster entry times.
Fellow Kiwi Eve Thomas finished seventh at the world championships and is another strong contender for a spot in the Olympic final on Sunday morning.
Road cyclists Laurence Pithie and Kim Cadzow contest their respective individual time trial finals, although medals may prove tough to come by in strong fields.
Rower Emma Twigg will begin the defence of her single sculls gold medal, while Brooke Francis hopes to go one better than her Tokyo double sculls silver with new partner Lucy Spoors.
After defeating Guinea in their tournament opener, the NZ men's football team will chase a second pool victory against USA.
Athletes in action — Saturday, July 27
Saturday, July 27
7pm
Rowing: Tom Mackintosh in men's single sculls heats at Vaires sur Marne Nautical Stadium
7.30pm
Equestrian: Clarke Johnstone, Jonelle Price, Tim Price in eventing dressage at Chateau de Versailles
8.12pm
Rowing: Emma Twigg in women's single sculls heats at Vaires sur Marne Nautical Stadium
9pm
Swimming: Erika Fairweather, Eve Thomas in women's 400m freestyle heats at Paris La Defense Arena
Swimming: Hazel Ouwehand in women's 100m butterfly heats at Paris La Defense Arena
9:30pm
Rowing: Robbie Manson/Jordan Parry in men's double sculls heats at Vaires sur Marne Nautical Stadium
10pm
Rowing: Brooke Francis/Lucy Spoors in women's double sculls heats at at Vaires sur Marne Nautical Stadium
Tennis: Erin Routliffe/Lulu Sun v Italy in women's doubles first round at Roland Garros Stadium
Sunday, July 28
12.30am
Road cycling: Kim Cadzow in women's time trial at Invalides
Sevens: All Blacks Sevens v Argentina in men's 5th-8th playoffs at Stade de France
2am
Kayak slalom: Luuka Jones in women's heats at Vaires sur Marne Nautical Stadium
2.32am
Road cycling: Laurence Pithie in men's time trial at Invalides
3.30am
Hockey: Black Sticks v India in men's pool play at Yves du Manior Stadium
4am
Sevens: Men's 7th-8th playoff (All Blacks Sevens) at Stade de France
4.30am
Sevens: Men's 5th-6th playoff (All Blacks Sevens) at Stade de France
5am
Surfing: Billy Stairmand in men's first round heat at Teahupo'o Tahiti
Football: OlyWhites v USA in men's pool play at Marseille Stadium
6.55am
Swimming: Women's 400m freestyle final (Fairweather) at Paris La Defense Arena
9:48am
Surfing: Saffi Vette in women's first round heat at Teahupo'o Tahiti
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