Morgane Metraux of Switzerland has taken the lead in the women's golf competition at the 2024 Olympics after a record-breaking front nine performance at Le Golf National, where she shot an 8-under 28. Despite struggling on the back nine and finishing with a 6-under 66, she holds a one-shot advantage over China's Ruoning Yin. Metraux, who had previously given up her Olympic spot to her sister, demonstrated her skill with two eagles and four birdies, setting a new Olympic record for the lowest nine-hole score. Lydia Ko, a two-time Olympic medalist, trails her by three shots, while defending champion Nelly Korda is six shots back after a quadruple bogey on the 16th hole. The challenging course has made for a competitive environment, with players needing to navigate thick rough and firm greens. Metraux's impressive performance has marked her as a surprising contender in this Olympic event.