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Here are the standing up to the 2008 games, but if Michael Phelps wins medals in the rest of his events, he will be in this list as well.
Individual medals are the main focus of the Olympics, and few have ever won more than two or three medals. This list is devoted to those who have truly been outstanding and awe-inspiring in obtaining more Summer Games medals than anyone else. Women: 18 - LATYNINA, Larisa (URS), 1956-1964
12 - FISCHER-SCHMIDT, Birgit (GDR-GER), canoe / kayak, 1980-2004
11 - CASLAVSKA, Vera (TCH), 1960-1964
11 - THOMPSON, Jenny (USA), aquatics, 1992-2004
10 - VAN ALMSICK, Franziska, (GER), aquatics, 1992-2004
10 - KELETI, Agnes (HUN), 1956-1960
10 - ASTAKHOVA, Polina (URS), 1956-1964 Men: 15 - ANDRIANOV, Nikolay (URS), gymnastics, 1972-1980
13 - SHAKHLIN, Boris (URS), gymnastics, 1956-1964
13 - MANGIAROTTI, Edoardo (ITA), Fencing, 1936-1960
13 - ONO, Takashi (JPN), gymnastics, 1952-1964
12 - KATO, Sawao (JPN), gymnastics, 1968-1976
12 - NURMI, Paavo (FIN), athletics, 1920-1928
12 - NEMOV, Alexei (RUS), gymnastics, 1996-2000 Source: olympic.org
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Who has won the most medals for the US?
That is swimmer Michael Phelps who has won 16 Olympic medals (14 gold, 2 bronze). With regard to U.S. athletes, indeed, Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals. However, taking all international athletes into consideration, the one with the most Olympic medals overall is a Russian-Ukranian, Larissa Latynina. A former Soviet gymnast, she won more Olympic medals than anyone in history, male or female, in any sport. She won 18 medals; nine gold medals, five silver and four bronze.
Which Athlete has the most medals?
Taking all international athletes into consideration, the one with the most Olympic medals overall is a Russian-Ukranian, Larissa Latynina. A former Soviet gymnast, she won more Olympic medals than anyone in history, male or female, in any sport. She won 18 medals; nine gold medals, five silver and four bronze.
What olympic sport are the Brazilians good at?
Brazil has won their most overall medals in sailing, volleyball (indoor and beach), judo, athletics, and swimming. They have won their most gold medals in sailing, volleyball (indoor and beach), and athletics.
What athlete has won the most olympic medals?
Michael Phelps (22 medals).
Which female won the most olympic medals?
Missy Franklin
What country won the most olympic medals overall?
canada
Which countries have won the most overall Olympic medals for gymnastics?
USA
Who won the most individual Olympic medal?
Larissa Latynina 18 medals overall. Michael Phelps 14 gold medals, 16 medals overall.
What man has won the most winter olympic medals overall?
Björn Dählie from Norway competing in cross-country skiing with 12 olympic medals.
What country has won the most olympic winter medals overall?
The United States with 37 total medals. For the full list of medals: http://www.vancouver2010.com/
What is irelands most successful olympic sport?
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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.
Who has won the most medals for the US?
That is swimmer Michael Phelps who has won 16 Olympic medals (14 gold, 2 bronze). With regard to U.S. athletes, indeed, Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals. However, taking all international athletes into consideration, the one with the most Olympic medals overall is a Russian-Ukranian, Larissa Latynina. A former Soviet gymnast, she won more Olympic medals than anyone in history, male or female, in any sport. She won 18 medals; nine gold medals, five silver and four bronze.
What is different about the olympic medals this year?
Canada won 14 golds and the United Starts sets a new record of overall medals won.
Who won the most gold medals in olympic history?
Michael Phelps, swimmer, won the most gold medals in Olympic history.
Which contry won the Olympic in 2015?
There were 258 medal awarded in the 2010 Winter Olympics. Overall, the United States won the most medals, receving 37 overall. However, Canda won the most gold medals at 14, so they are considered the winner.
Which Athlete has the most medals?
Taking all international athletes into consideration, the one with the most Olympic medals overall is a Russian-Ukranian, Larissa Latynina. A former Soviet gymnast, she won more Olympic medals than anyone in history, male or female, in any sport. She won 18 medals; nine gold medals, five silver and four bronze.
