Fleetwood Ties for Lead as McIlroy Trails by Six.

Golf Paris Olympics 2024

Fleetwood Ties for Lead as McIlroy Trails by Six.

Great Britain's Tommy Fleetwood moved into medal contention in the Olympic men's golf event with a second-round 64, while Rory McIlroy struggled to make a charge at Le Golf National in Paris.

Fleetwood finished with a bogey but carded six birdies and an eagle, joining Japan's Hideki Matsuyama and American Xander Schauffele at 11 under par at the halfway mark of the 72-hole competition.

McIlroy had a frustrating day, posting a two-under 69 and leaving him six shots behind the leaders. His round included an eagle, four birdies, two bogeys, and a double bogey.

Overnight leader Matsuyama reached 13 under despite two bogeys, but a double-bogey on the last hole dropped him from the lead. 

World number two Schauffele, who has won two majors this year, recorded seven birdies and two bogeys for a five-under 66. 

Spain's Jon Rahm, a two-time major winner, sits in fourth place at nine under after improving his opening 67 by one shot.