Simone Biles won her eighth Olympic medal on Tuesday making her the most decorated U.S. gymnast of all time.
The United States became the first country Tuesday to win 3,000 total Olympic medals -- winter and summer Olympics combined.
In the Paris Olympics, the United States has already won more than 25 medals.
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WATCH HERENo doubt, swimming has contributed greatly to the United States' total over the years.
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Some said the milestone reminded them of the University of Michigan's milestone of 1,000 wins in college football.
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