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Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, that would be swimmer Michael Phelps of the United States with 16 (14 gold, 2 silver). The athlete that has won the most medals is gymnast Larissa Latynina of the former USSR with 18 (9 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze).

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