Olympics: Japan's Miyuu Yamashita remains in hunt for women's golf medal

Miyuu Yamashita kept herself within striking distance of a golf medal after two days of the women's Olympic tournament on Thursday, with the Japanese player five shots off the lead but only two from the podium.The 23-year-old went one shot better than her opening round 71 on Thursday to move to 3-under and a tie for sixth position, with leader Morgane Metraux of Switzerland at 8-under, one shot ahead of China's Yin Ruoning.New Zealander Lydia Ko has sole possession of third at 5-under.Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Nelly Korda was well in contention after 15 holes at 6-under on the day and for…READ FULL ARTICLE