Lydia Ko

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Lydia Ko's Gold Rush: Olympic Glory and a Hall of Fame Invite!

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Lydia Ko finally strikes gold in Paris 2024 Olympics, completing her stunning medal collection!

Lydia Ko has made waves once again, this time donning the bright gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics held at the spectacular Le Golf National. With an impressive final score of 10 under par, the Kiwi golfer clinched the coveted title, finishing two strokes ahead of Germany's Esther Henseleit who snagged the silver. Lin Xiyu from China rounded out the podium with a bronze, adding an exciting twist to the nail-biting final round. It was a day for the history books as Ko not only completed her Olympic medal buffet but also guaranteed her place in the LPGA Hall of Fame!

In a dramatic twist that could rival any sports movie, Lydia demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience throughout the tournament. Despite facing a challenging moment with a double bogey on the 13th hole, she kept her cool and powered through the final stretch. This victory has solidified her status as one of the top golfers of her generation, as she holds the unique distinction of having medals in all three Olympic appearances – a feat few athletes can boast.

Lydia Ko's win has not only added to her collection but also made waves across the golfing community, especially given the shocking performances of famed competitors like USA's Nelly Korda and Rose Zhang who faltered in their final rounds. Undoubtedly, Ko’s triumph sends a resounding message about perseverance and the unpredictable nature of competitive sports. The love and support she received from fans worldwide reinforced her determination and desire to succeed.

As this talented golfer embarks on a new chapter post-Olympics, fans are left in awe of her remarkable journey from a teenage sensation to a seasoned champion. Did you know Lydia Ko was the youngest golfer ever to be ranked No. 1 in the world? Moreover, she has the highest number of wins before turning 30 in the history of the LPGA! With her sights set on new challenges, we can only expect greatness from this phenomenal athlete as she continues to elevate the sport of golf.

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Paris 2024 golf: All results, as New Zealand's Lydia Ko clinches ... (Olympics)

Germany's Esther Henseleit secured the silver medal two strokes behind, while the People's Republic of China's Lin Xiyu Janet took bronze carding a seven ...

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Lydia Ko Finally Gets her Olympic Gold | LPGA | Ladies Professional ... (LPGA)

SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Lydia Ko completed her Olympic medal collection on Saturday with the most valuable of them all, a gold medal that ...

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Olympics - Golf - New Zealand's Lydia Ko wins women's golf gold in ... (The Star Online)

New Zealand's Lydia Ko won gold in the women's Olympic golf competition with a final score of 10 under par on Saturday, completing her medal set after ...

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Lydia Ko clinches gold medal, LPGA Hall of Fame in dramatic ... (Golf.com)

In a stunning performance in Paris, Lydia Ko claimed the Olympic gold medal—and a berth in the Hall of Fame—with a final-round 71.

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Lydia Ko wins storybook gold at Paris Olympics, plays her way into ... (usatoday.com)

When Lydia Ko won the U.S. Women's Amateur a dozen years ago, she told the press that she wanted to play college golf. Her idols at the time were Michelle ...

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Lydia Ko claims Olympic gold as USA's Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang fail ... (USA TODAY)

New Zealand's Lydia Ko has now won gold, silver and bronze in Olympic golf after a difficult final round for the U.S. contingent in Paris.

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Olympics 2024: Lydia Ko takes gold in Paris to earn place in LPGA ... (RNZ)

A double bogey on the 13th hole was the only major upset for the now-triple medallist as she hunted down the win.

Lydia Ko, Esther Henseleit and Xiyu Lin accept golf medals (NBC Olympics)

Lydia Ko, Esther Henseleit and Xiyu Lin won gold, silver and bronze, respectively. They received their medals on Saturday after the conclusion of the ...

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Lydia Ko finally gets her Olympic gold. It puts her into the LPGA Hall ... (The Associated Press)

Lydia Ko has an Olympic medal worth more than its weight in gold. The Kiwi held on to win the women's golf competition at Le Golf National by two shots.

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Olympics: Lydia Ko completes golf medal set as Miyuu Yamashita ... (Kyodo News Plus)

New Zealand's Lydia Ko makes it three Olympic medals from three attempts as she wins gold in the Paris Games women's golf tournament.

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In Olympic victory, the real Lydia Ko came out with 1 gesture (Golf.com)

Lydia Ko hits a tee shot on Saturday at Le Golf National. Getty Images. The scorecard signature could wait. Others needed to be ...

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5 things to know about Lydia Ko's record-breaking road to the LPGA ... (Yahoo Sports)

New Zealand's Lydia Ko celebrates winning the gold medal during round 4 of the women's golf individual stroke play of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le ...

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New Zealand's Lydia Ko is Gold Medalist, LPGA Hall of Famer at ... (LPGA)

Gold medalist, Lydia Ko of Team New Zealand poses during the Women's Individual Stroke Play Medal Ceremony on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Le ...

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Lydia Ko holds nerve to win gold and complete full set of Olympic ... (The Guardian)

The New Zealander added to her silver and bronze medals from Rio and Tokyo by finishing two shots clear of Germany's Esther Henseleit at Le Golf National.

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Lydia Ko wins Olympic gold, qualifies for LPGA Hall of Fame - ESPN (ESPN)

Lydia Ko completed her Olympic medal collection with a gold medal that puts the 27-year-old New Zealander into the LPGA Hall of Fame.

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