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The Olympics have seen countless extraordinary athletes but in all athletes, there are few names that stand out as the undisputed owners of their sport that is why everyone acknowledges them. Their achievements transcend more medals inspiring generations and redefining the boundaries of human potential.

Leading the pack is Michael Phelps, the undisputed king of the swimimng. His dominance is unparalleled with a staggering 28 medals, including 23 gold. His record-breaking performances at the Beijing Olympics, where he clinched eight gold medals, remain a testament to his exceptional talent and unwavering dedication.

Joining Phelps on the podium of greatness is Larisa Latynina, a Soviet gymnast whose grace and power earned her 18 Olympic medals. Her consistency and versatility across multiple disciplines solidified her status as a legendary figure in the world of gymnastics.

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Most Olympic Medals

Rank Athlete Country Sport Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Michael Phelps The U.S. Swimming 23 3 2 28
2 Larisa Latynina U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 9 5 4 18
3 Marit Bjørgen Norway Cross-country skiing 8 4 3 15
4 Nikolay Andrianov U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 7 5 3 15
5 Katie Ledecky U.S. Swimming 9 4 1 14
6 Ole Einar Bjørndalen Norway Biathlon, Cross-country skiing 8 4 1 13
7 Boris Shakhlin U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 7 4 2 13
8 Ireen Wüst Netherlands Speed skating 6 5 2 13
9 Edoardo Mangiarotti Italy Fencing 6 5 2 13
10 Ono Takashi Japan Gymnastics 5 4 4 13
11 Paavo Nurmi Finland Biathlon, Cross-country skiing 9 3 0 12
12 Birgit Fischer Germany Kayaking 8 4 0 12
12 Bjørn Daehlie Norway Cross-country skiing 8 4 0 12
14 Katō Sawao Japan Gymnastics 8 3 1 12
14 Jenny Thompson U.S. Swimming 8 3 1 12
16 Isabell Werth Germany Equestrian 7 5 0 12
17 Ryan Lochte U.S. Swimming 6 3 3 12
18 Emma McKeon Australia Swimming 6 2 4 12
19 Dara Torres U.S. Swimming 4 4 4 12
20 Alexei Nemov Russia Gymnastics 4 2 6 12
21 Natalie Coughlin U.S. Swimming 3 4 5 12
22 Mark Spitz U.S. Swimming 9 1 1 11
23 Matthew Biondi U.S. Swimming 8 2 1 11
24 Věra Čáslavská Czechoslovakia Gymnastics 7 4 0 11
25 Viktor Chukarin U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 7 3 1 11
25 Allyson Felix U.S. Track and field 7 3 1 11
25 Simone Biles U.S. Gymnastics 7 2 2 11
28 Carl Townsend Osburn U.S. Shooting 5 4 2 11
29 Arianna Fontana Italy Speed skating 2 4 5 11
30 Carl Lewis U.S. Track and field 9 1 0 10
31 Aladár Gerevich Hungary Fencing 7 1 2 10
32 Nakayama Akinori Japan Gymnastics 6 2 2 10
33 Vitaly Scherbo Belarus Gymnastics 6 0 4 10
34 Agnes Keleti Hungary Gymnastics 5 3 2 10
34 Gary Hall, Jr. U.S. Swimming 5 3 2 10
36 Polina Astakhova U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 5 2 3 10
37 Raisa Smetanina U.S.S.R. Cross-country skiing 4 5 1 10
38 Allison Schmitt U.S. Swimming 4 3 3 10
39 Aleksandr Dityatin U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 3 6 1 10
40 Stefania Belmondo Italy Cross-country skiing 2 3 5 10
41 Franziska van Almsick Germany Swimming 0 4 6 10

Most Olympic Gold Medals

Athlete Country Sport Gold
Michael Phelps U.S. Swimming 23
Larisa Latynina U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 9
Katie Ledecky U.S. Swimming 9
Paavo Nurmi Finland Biathlon, Cross-country skiing 9
Caeleb Dressel U.S. Swimming 9
Mark Spitz U.S. Swimming 9
Carl Lewis U.S. Track and field 9
Marit Bjørgen Norway Cross-country skiing 8
Ole Einar Bjørndalen Norway Biathlon, Cross-country skiing 8
Birgit Fischer Germany Kayaking 8
Katō Sawao Japan Gymnastics 8
Jenny Thompson U.S. Swimming 8
Matthew Biondi U.S. Swimming 8
Bjørn Daehlie Norway Cross-country skiing 8
Ray Ewry U.S. Track and field 8
Usain Bolt Jamaica Track and field 8
Nikolay Andrianov U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 7
Boris Shakhlin U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 7
Isabell Werth Germany Equestrian 7
Věra Čáslavská Czechoslovakia Gymnastics 7
Viktor Chukarin U.S.S.R. Gymnastics 7
Allyson Felix U.S. Track and field 7
Aladár Gerevich Hungary Fencing 7
Simone Biles U.S. Gymnastics 7
Jason Kenny England Cycling 7
Svetlana Romashina Russia Artistic swimming 7
Ireen Wüst Netherlands Speed skating 6
Edoardo Mangiarotti Italy Fencing 6
Ryan Lochte U.S. Swimming 6
Emma McKeon Australia Swimming 6
Nakayama Akinori Japan Gymnastics 6
Vitaly Scherbo Belarus Gymnastics 6
Hubert van Innes Belgium Archery 6
Valentina Vezzali Italy Fencing 6
Lyubov Yegorova Russia Cross-country skiing 6
Gerd Fredriksson Sweden Canoeing 6
Danuta Kozak Hungary Canoeing 6
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