Still chasing our first medal at the Paris Olympics, New Zealand's best hope of mounting the podium tonight may rest with mountain biker Sam Gaze.
The two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist has also won three world titles in a distinguished career, but missed selection for the Tokyo Olympics, where teammate and rival Anton Cooper finished a gutsy sixth.
Gaze, 28, arrives at Paris in good form and a burning ambition to make his presence felt.
On the water, 49er sailors Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie will attempt to built on their great start, as they lead the field after three of 12 fleet races.
The Black Ferns Sevens haven't missed a beat in two pool victories to start the defence of their Tokyo gold and face Fiji, with a quarterfinal spot already assured.
Jorja Miller scores a try double for Black Ferns Sevens against Canada (Source: 1News)
Currently sitting sixth, the NZ equestrian eventing team will wind up their competition with the showjumping phase, with Tim Price the best-placed individual in ninth and Clarke Johnstone 12th.
Swimmer Erika Fairweather will contest the women's 200m freestyle final on Tuesday morning.
Athletes in action — Monday, July 29
7pm
Shooting: Owen Robinson in men's trap qualifying at Chateauroux Shooting Centre
8.30pm
Rowing: Kate Haines/Alana Sherman in women's coxless pair repechage at Vaires sur Marne Nautical Stadium
9pm
Equestrian: Clarke Johnstone, Jonelle Price and Tim Price in eventing showjump qualifying at Chateau de Versailles
10.03pm
Sailing: Veerle ten Have in women's foiling races 1-5 at Marseille Marina
10.05pm
Sailing: Isaac McHardie/William McKenzie in men's 49er races 4-6 at Marseille Marina
10.15pm
Sailing: Jo Aleh/Molly Meech in women's 49er FX races 4-6 at Marseille Marina
10.23pm
Sailing: Josh Armit in men's foiling races 1-5 at Marseille Marina
Tuesday, July 30
12.10am
Mountain bike: Sam Gaze in men's cross country at Elancourt Hill
1am
Equestrian: Eventing showjump final (Johnstone, Jonelle & Tim Price) at Chateau de Versailles
Tennis: Erin Routliffe/Lulu Sun v Italy in women's doubles at Roland Garros Stadium
2.30am
Sevens: Black Ferns Sevens v Fiji in women's pool play at Stade de France
7am
Sevens: Black Ferns Sevens in women's quarterfinals at Stade de France
7.48am
Swimming: Erika Fairweather in women's 200m freestyle at Paris La Defense Arena
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