USA’s Nelly Korda leading the gold medal race as the women’s golf in Tokyo is suspended due to severe threat of thunder and lightning

By Reuters Reporter

Published: 04:41 BST, 7 August 2021 | Updated: 04:42 BST, 7 August 2021

World No 1 Nelly Korda held the gold medal position by a stroke at the 17th hole when play was suspended due to a risk of lightning.

Korda was on 17-under, one shot ahead of Japan’s Mone Inami.

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Nelly Korda was leading the gold medal race when play was suspended for inclement weather

Nelly Korda was leading the gold medal race when play was suspended for inclement weather

The golfers had to head into the club due to a severe threat of thunder and lightning

The golfers had to head into the club due to a severe threat of thunder and lightning

The golfers had to head into the club due to a severe threat of thunder and lightning

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