Olympic champion Ko wins British Open by two strokes to end major drought

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Olympic champion Lydia Ko won the women's British Open by two shots on Sunday after a tense and roller-coaster final round where four players were level at one point on the blustery Old Course at St Andrews.

Aug 10, 2024; Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France; Gold medalist Lydia Ko at the medal ceremony after women's individual stroke play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports

Ko, world number one Nelly Korda, defending champion Lilia Vu and overnight leader Shin Ji-yai were all on six-under overall as they made their way through the back nine.

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