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Tokyo Olympics: American Schauffele wins golf gold; Lahiri ends tied-42nd

Heading into the final round on a tied-28th position, Anirban Lahiri carded a one-over 72 in the final round to slip further to the tied-42nd spot with a total score of five-under 279 (67, 72, 68, 72)

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Anirban Lahiri watches his drive from the 14th tee in round 2 of the men’s golf individual stroke play. Pic Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP

Anirban Lahiri watches his drive from the 14th tee in round 2 of the men’s golf individual stroke play. Pic Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP

Xander Schauffele of the United States won the men's golf gold at the Tokyo Olympics with 18-under-par 266 at the Kasumigaseki Country Club, in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture.

Schauffele said grabbing the Olympic gold medal is the biggest win of his career. "I really wanted to win for my dad. I am sure he is crying somewhere right now. I kind of wanted this one more than any other." India's Anirban Lahiri had a one-over in the final round and finished joint 42nd with three others with a five-under for the tournament. Udayan Mane was 56th with a one-over in the final round and a total of three-over.

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