New Zealand athletes, Eliza McCartney and Finn Butcher, have made it to the quarterfinals of the whitewater slalom event. Eliza McCartney, a pole vaulter, has expressed her excitement to be competing alongside her partner Lucas Walters-Kem in the qualification round. Despite being 800 kilometers apart, the two athletes have maintained their connection and mutual support, which McCartney believes is the key to their success. In the kayak event, Lucas Walters-Kem and Finn Butcher have also qualified for the quarterfinals. They are looking forward to making further progress in the competition. In the mixed multi-person boat, Maika Wilkinsen and Erica Dosson have performed exceptionally, finishing in second place with a score of 2,2, and 3. They are currently trailing Italy by 10 points, but leading other strong teams by 6 points.