Olympic Glory Awaits: Richardson, Biles, and Zheng Eye Historic Wins

On Saturday, a record 31 champions will be crowned at the Paris Olympics, marking the busiest day of the Games.

The spotlight in athletics will be on Sha'Carri Richardson in the women's 100 meters final at the Stade de France, where she aims to end the United States' gold-medal drought. Simone Biles is poised to vie for her third gold medal in the women's vault, while China's Zheng Qinwen seeks to make history in women's tennis singles.

Track and field events also feature the men's shot put final, where American Ryan Crouser aspires to a third consecutive win. Boxing sees a gender eligibility controversy, and world champion Mathieu van der Poel leads the road cycling race. Further highlights include medals in windsurfing, table tennis, fencing, judo, basketball, archery, rowing, and badminton.

(With inputs from agencies.)