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As of this point in time, Mark Spitz holds that title with 11 medals in swimming: 9 gold, 1 silver, and one bronze.
Michael Phelps came close to Spitz' 9 gold medals at the 2004 games, but unfortunately fell short of that goal.
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What was the name of the athlete who won the most medals at the 2008 olympic games?
Michael Phelps, USA Swimming
What athlete has won the most olympic medals?
Michael Phelps (22 medals).
How many is the most gold medals ever won in a single olympic game?
The most won by a single athlete is 8 - Mark Spitz of the USA. (Swimming)
What is the name of the olympic athlete who won the most medals?
Currently Michael Phelps holds the world record for the most Olympic medals won at 22 medals.
What athlete has the most olympic gold medals?
Michael Phelps the SWIMMER
Which olympic athlete won the most medals in the summer olyimpics since the modern olyimpics?
Micheal Phelps-8 gold-swimming-America 7 world records-1 olympic record
What country has the second most Olympic swimming medals?
australia
Who is the most successful Olympian?
The most successful and decorated Olympic athlete as of 2014 is Michael Phelps. He has 22 Olympic medals with 18 being gold medals.
Which female athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals for swimming and how many medals has she won?
Natalie Coughlin of the USA won a total of 5 medals in Beijing. 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 bronze This was the most a women has every won in a single olympic games...
What Olympic athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals during their entire career?
Micheal Phelps
Who has the most olympic gold medals?
Michael Phelps of the US has the most olympic gold medals (14 total in 2004 and 2008) and the most medals by a male athlete (16 including his 2 bronze medals).
What is the most number of medals ever won by an Olympic athlete?
Larissa Latynina (USSR) has won the most number of medals in the Olympic Games with an incredible tally of 18 medals (9 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze).Micheal Phelps (USA) has won the most medals by a male athlete with 16 (14 gold and 2 silver) and he has won the most Olympic Gold Medals with 14.
