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Olympics 2021 live updates: Caeleb Dressel takes gold, golf has unlikely early leader
Dressel powered to gold in the 100 free, while Finke had a legendary kick to win the 800 free event. Sepp Straka takes the early lead in golf.
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Patrick Reed
No prep time for these Olympics didn't seem to bother Patrick Reed
He was a late add to Team USA and the field. He arrived late and didn't get to play a practice round. Still, he started solidly in the first round and has himself in the mix.
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Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy isn't hiding his Olympics reluctance
Rory McIlroy is just being honest. He doesn't really want to be at the Olympics. He's there for the good of the sport -- and hoping maybe for the good of his own game.
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Who can win the men's golf gold, who can medal and who should just be happy to be at the Olympics
It's a small field, one reduced by the late, forced withdrawals of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. So who can take home gold? Who else will be in medal contention? Who should just enjoy the Olympic experience?
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Everything you need to know about the men's Olympic golf tournament
There have been high-profile withdrawals before a shot is struck. There are big prizes on the line, aside from just those three medals. Here is the full primer to get you set for the 60-player event.
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- Rahm still unsure how he tested positive for virus
- Champ fends off dehydration to win 3M Open
- Elvira wins Wales Open, dedicates to slain golfer
- Dodd wins Sr. British Open with last-hole birdie
- Lee wins first major, tops Lee6 in Evian playoff
- Elvira moves into six-shot lead at Celtic Manor
- DeChambeau, Rahm test positive, out of Olympics
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