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Olympics latest: Rory McIlroy in contention for golf medal

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Daniel Wiffen is looking to secure his second gold medal of the Paris Games. The Armagh man goes in the final of the 1500m freestyle after 5.30pm this evening.

He's looking to add to the 800m gold medal from earlier in the week. Rory McIlroy has put himself in contention for a medal in the men's golf.

He was tied for 6th place and 4 shots off the lead ahead of the final round. The world number 3 teed off from 10 under par just before 11.30am.

Shane Lowry is five shots further back and has just got his final round underway. Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele are the men to catch on 14 under par.

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