Rio Olympics 2016: USA claims gold medal 1,000 with win in women's 4x100m medley
Feel good about yourself, America. You have the most gold medals ever and it's not even close
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With a win in the women's 4x100-meter medley on Saturday, the United States claimed its 1,000th gold medal in Summer Olympics history.
The relay team, which consists of Kathleen Baker, Lilly King, Dana Vollmer and Simone Manuel, won the gold with a 3:53.13 time.
Some members of the relay team have already left their mark on history during these Rio Olympics. Manuel became the first African-American female swimmer to win an Olympic gold. King has made headlines for blasting athletes with a doping background and backing her smack talk with wins.
Now, the entire team shares a legendary accomplishment that no other country even comes close to.
The U.S. Olympic Committee plans on recognizing the team for its feat, but the exact plans have yet to be revealed.
