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Prior to Michael Phelps what two American men hold the most gold medals 9?
Mark Spitz and Carl Lewis. Also, Larissa Latynina of the Soviet Union and Paavo Nurmi of Finland won 9 gold medals in Olympic competition.
In olympic history who has won 9 gold medals?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, gymnast Larissa Latynina of the USSR, track and field's Carl Lewis of the United States, and long distance runner Paavo Nurmi of Finland each won 9 gold medals.
Who won 9 gold medals in the Olympics as many as any other single athlete in history of olympic competition?
Before Michael Phelps won 14 gold medals, athletes with 9 gold medals include Larissa Latynina, Mark Spitz, Paavo Nurmi, and Carl Lewis.
Who held the record for the most gold medals at the Olympics before M Phelps?
For an Olympic 'career', before Phelps the record was 9 gold medals won by gymnast Larissa Latynina of the Soviet Union, runner Paavo Nurmi of Finland, swimmer Mark Spitz of the United States, and track and field's Carl Lewis of the United States.
Who are the four people who have won nine olympic gold medals?
Phelps's ninth career gold tied him with Spitz, Lewis, Soviet gymnast Larysa Latynina and Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi for the most in Olympic history.
Who won the second highest number of medals in Olympic summer games?
Track and field star Carl Lewis of the United States, gymnast Larissa Latynina of the Soviet Union, runner Paavo Nurmi of Finland, and swimmer Mark Spitz of the United States each won nine gold medals in their Olympic careers. That was the record for most gold medals won by an athlete until the 2008 Games in Beijing when swimmer Michael Phelps of the United States won eight gold medals to go along with the six he won at the 2004 Games for a total of 14 gold medals won.
What is paavo nurmi famous for?
Nurmi won a total of nine gold and three silver medals in the 12 events in which he competed at the olympic games from 1920 to 1928
Which runner won both the 1500m and 5000m events at the Paris 1924 Olympic Games?
Paavo Nurmi.
What is the most number of gold medals ever won by an Olympic athlete?
Michael Phelps (14), Carl Lewis (9), Mark Spitz (9), Paavo Nurmi (9), Larysa Latynina (9)
What are some Olympics questions along with perfect answers?
Q: When and where were the first Modern Olympics held? A: 1896 in Athens, Greece. Q: What Olympic athlete has won the most total medals? A: Gymnast Larissa Latynina of the Soviet Union holds the Olympic record, winning 18 total medals (9 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze). Q: Why were there no Olympic Games in 1916, 1940, and 1944? A: The Olympics were cancelled these years due to World War. Q: What athlete has won the most gold medals in Olympic competition? A: Four athletes have won 9 gold medals. They are gymnist Larissa Latynina of the Soviet Union, long distance runner Paavo Nurmi of Finland, swimmer Mark Spitz of the United States, and track and fields Carl Lewis of the United States. Q: Has any city hosted the Olympic Games three times? A: No, but in 2012 London will host the Olympics and it will be the third time they have hosted the Games (the other times were 1908 and 1948)
Who was Paavo Nurmi?
Paavo Nurmi (the flying Finn) was an Olympic long distance runner who won 12 medals (9 gold, 3 silver) at the 1920, 1924, and 1928 Summer Olympic Games.
Who won the most gold medal at the Olympics ever for running?
Paavo Nurmi of Finland with 9.Nurmi was a long distance runner who won gold in several events (10000 meters, cross country, 1500 meters, 5000 meters, 3000 meters) at the 1920, 1924, and 1928 Olympic Games.
