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Canadian golfer Brooke Henderson misses podium

The Canadian Press Published Saturday, August 20, 2016 12:59PM EDT

Brooke M. Henderson of Canada, tees on the 11th hole during the final round of the women's golf event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Canada's Brooke Henderson closed with a 4-under-par 67 on Saturday but it wasn't enough to reach the podium at the Rio Games.

Henderson made a late push with three birdies over her last five holes. The 18-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., finished at 8-under 276 overall.

China's Shanshan Feng was in the clubhouse at 274 and three others were one shot ahead of Henderson at 275.

Leader Inbee Park of South Korea and Lydia Ko of New Zealand were still on the course.

Alena Sharp of Hamilton, Ont., shot a 69 on Saturday for a 1-over-par 285.

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Brooke Henderson, of Canada, hits from a sand trap on the 12th hole at the LPGA Cambia Portland Classic golf tournament Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Troy Wayrynen)