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    Lydia Ko has put herself in contention to win a second consecutive Olympic golf medal

    Lydia Ko has put herself in contention to win a second consecutive Olympic golf medal


    The Rio silver medalist has carded the best round of the day, a five under 66 to move into a four way tie for third on 10 under par.

    Ko is five shots off the pace being set by American Nelly Korda.

    She's desperate to make the podium on Sky Sport.



    Wet weather is threatening the final round with the tee times brought forward to start at 6-30am local time.

    GOLF COVERAGE WITH CROWN ... TRADE UP TO A NEW CROWN FORKLIFT - SIMPLY THE BEST.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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