Tommy Fleetwood Competes for Olympic Golf Medal

Tommy Fleetwood is positioned as a strong contender for the gold medal in the Olympic men's golf event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, currently just one stroke behind leaders Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele. Despite struggling with his swing, Fleetwood managed to card a 69 in the third round, maintaining his place among the top competitors. He expressed gratitude for the support from fans, who have rallied behind him throughout the tournament, and made a special request for their encouragement in the final round. Fleetwood's performance comes at a difficult time, as he mourns a tragedy in his hometown of Southport, where three children were killed in a recent attack. The final round promises to be competitive, with Rory McIlroy also in contention and several top players in close proximity to the lead. If Fleetwood wins, he would become the second golfer from Great Britain to earn Olympic gold, following Justin Rose's victory in 2016.