Shooting: Slovakian wins women's trap gold
July 29, 2021 12:23
India's Anirban Lahiri playing his second Olympics got off to a solid start with a 4-under 67 in the first round of the golf competition.
The former Asian Tour No. 1 Lahiri had six birdies against two bogeys and was Tied-sixth though many players were yet to finish.
The other Indian, Udayan Mane, who made the field of 60 at a late stage, also had a fair start as he 1-under through 10 holes. He was T-30 though his position will change as the round ends.
The field was led by Austrian Sepp Straka, who came into the Games after six missed cuts in last seven starts. He equalled an Olympic record of 8-under 63. Straka lipped out his birdie attempt on 18th that would have set the record.
Belgium's Thomas Pieters and Mexican Carlos Ortiz shot 6-under 65 each, while Thailand's Jazz Janewattananond was also 6-under with three holes left when play was stopped due to dangerous weather in the area.
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