By Emily Davies
The United States now holds 38 bronze medals, 37 silver, and 46 gold with the conclusion of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janerio, for a grand total of 121. While Michael Phelps is now the most decorated Olympian of all time, the majority of the metals were actually taken home by women.
American Simone Biles competes in the balance beam at the Rio Summer Olympics.
The success from American women rivals that in London four years ago. Wednesday on Sunrise 7, UW-Stevens Point Sociology Professor, Helena Alden weighed in on the impact this has on young women and the perception of women in American society, especially as many viewers of the games have commented on potentially sexist coverage of the games.
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