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For the first time in Olympic history, one country has swept the medals in the 100-meter hurdles.

The United States of America is that country.

Not only that, but what happened on Wednesday night amounts to the first time three U.S. women have swept the medal stand in any Olympic event -- ever.

Brianna Rollins won gold, crossing in 12.48. Nia Ali's 12.59 was good for silver, and most dramatically, Kristi Castlin had a superb surge in the final 15 meters to hit the line in 12.61 -- barely beating out Great Britain's Cindy Ofili (12.63) for the bronze.

"I've overcome so much, so this is really for everyone who had a hard time, who had to bounce back," Castlin said on NBC.

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It's the first time the US women have won all three medals in any Olympic event -- ever. USATSI

Rollins -- who turns 25 on Thursday --had command of the race and won in beautiful form and fashion.

Here's another great image from the Games: Ali walked around the track with her son after clinching silver.

"I knew it was going to take a lot of discipline," Ali said on NBC. "I knew it was going ot be very hard to even just medal because everyone was going out there with the same goals in mind. I'm just happy that me and these ladies were able to pull it off."

The United States women completed Wednesday night by winning six medals in all on the track.