RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Golfers and gymnasiums do not always mix, but British Open champion Henrik Stenson has been pumping iron in the Olympic village in preparation for his opening round on Thursday.
Swede Stenson will be one of the favourites for gold on golf's return to the Olympic Games after a 112-year absence and while other top names have shunned the event, he is taking it seriously, regarding it as just below a major in importance.
"I was in the gym on Sunday evening and if you want to get motivated that is definitely the place to be," Stenson said after his practise on a rain-hit Wednesday.