Do women's medals count towards the overall count?

Question

do women's medals count toward the total medal count? i was thinking they don't (obviously they aren't the best at what they do, the men are) and that they are just for show. my friend is arguing otherwise. someone help me out.

Answer 1

I can't believe anyone would take you seriously.  

Answer 2

We are in the 21st century......of course they count

Answer 3

Wow. Ya, they count.

Are you a century behind?

Answer 4

Can we say sexist? Yes, they count.

Answer 5

all medals do

Answer 6

Wow, that's sexist.  Of course they count.

Answer 7

Yes they do, why wouldn't they?