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With the Opening Ceremony in Paris now done and dusted, attention now turns to the athletes and their pursuit of medals - including swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus and world champion canoeist Jessica Fox.
A number of Aussies are in action on Saturday, in what is officially day one of competition.
Below are our home grown stars who will chase their sporting dreams on the ultimate stage, with all times AEST:
You can find the full Olympics viewing guide here.
Swimming, from 7pm
Emma McKeon is favoured to excel in the Women’s 100m Butterfly heats alongside Alexandria Perkins, before Ariarne Titmus adjusts her goggles ahead of the Women’s 400m Freestyle heats with Jamie Perkins.
In the Men’s 100m Breaststroke heats watch for Sam Williamson and Josh Yong, with the Men’s 400m Freestyle heats featuring Elijah Winnington and Sam Short.
Further action in the water sees the Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay and Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay (Australia).
Basketball, 7pm
The in-form Boomers take to the court when they play Spain in Group A action.
Brian Goorjian's men won bronze in Tokyo three years ago, and after recently pushing Team USA to the limit in a practice match, will fancy their chances of another medal.
With the Opening Ceremony in Paris now done and dusted, attention now turns to the athletes - including Aussie swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus (pictured)
Jessica Fox (pictured as flagbearer of the Opening Ceremony) will compete in the heats of the Women’s single kayak from midnight on Saturday AEST
Tennis, 8pm
At Roland Garros - the venue of the French Open - Aussie journeyman Matthew Ebden faces the brutal task of taking on Novak Djokovic in first round action.
And if Ebden manages to stun the Serbian, Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is his likely next opponent on the clay.
In doubles action, Ellen Perez and Daria Saville face a tough assignment first up against American pair Coco Gauff and Jess Pegula.
Hockey, 9.15pm
Men’s Pool B action sees the Kookaburras play Argentina. Australia were unlucky to be silver medallists in Tokyo after losing in a penalty shootout to Belgium, and will look to get their campaign in Paris off to a flyer.
The remaining sports featuring Australian Olympic athletes on Saturday night AEST are as follows:
Equestrian, 5.30pm
Team dressage and Individual dressage: Shane Rose, Kevin McNab, Christopher Burton.
Judo, 6pm
Men’s 60 kg elimination round of 32: Joshua Katz.
Diving, 7pm
Women’s synchronised 3m springboard final: Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith.
Aussie stars Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy (right) won silver in Tokyo - their quest for gold in the beach volleyball begins at 11pm on Saturday
Cycling road, from 10.30pm
Women’s individual time trial: Grace Brown and 12.32am Men’s individual time trial: Lucas Plapp.
Beach volleyball, 11pm
Men’s preliminary – Pool A: Izac Carracher and Mark Nicolaidis.
2am: Women’s preliminary – Pool B: Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar.
Canoe slalom, 11pm
Men’s canoe single heats: Tristan Carter.
12am, 2.10am: Women’s kayak single heats: Jessica Fox.
Sevens Rugby, 11.30pm
Men's semi-final against Fiji to follow France versus South Africa.
Artistic gymnastics, 11.30pm
Men’s qualification: Jesse Moore.
Badminton, 3.30am
Women’s singles: Tiffany Ho.
4.20am: Women’s doubles: Angela Yu and Setyana Mapasa.
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