London Olympics: It’s a golden age for American women
USA gymnasts, from left, Jordyn Wieber, Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman and Kyla Ross celebrate their gold medal in the women’s team final.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)Women have won 56% of U.S. medals, 66% of its golds. With female participation at a record level, these Olympics are being hailed as a gender-equity milestone.
Boxer Claressa Shields smiles during the medal ceremony after winning gold in the women’s middleweight 75kg final in the 2012 Summer Olympics. No U.S. male boxer advanced past the quarterfinals.
(Ivan Sekretarev / Associated Press)