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Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, swimmer Michael Phelps of the United States has won the most gold medals with 14.
Four athletes have won nine gold medals in the Summer Olympics and are tied for second. They are gymnist Larissa Latynina of the Soviet Union, swimmer Mark Spitz of the United States, runner Paavo Nurmi of Finland, and runner/long jumper Carl Lewis of the United States.
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∙ 13y agoMen: James Connolly of the United States in triple jump at the 1896 Games in Athens.
Women: Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain in singles tennis at the 1900 Games in Paris.
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What was the first prize awarded in the first Olympics?
If you mean what is the prize awarded for coming first in the Olympic games, this would be the gold medal. The medals awarded in each event are: Gold - first Silver - second Bronze - third In the ancient Olympics, winners were awarded a branch of wild olive. Sometimes the government would allow an Olympic champion to live in a special building that was only for distinguished citizens. Other winners would be exempt from paying taxes for winning an event in the ancient Olympics.
This word starts with a G and its a metal the top athlete in each event receives an object coated with this metal what is this metal?
gold
Can gold turn green?
No. You don't have gold if it is green. Instead you have some base metal with a gold fill or coloring on top to make it look gold.
Who was the winner in 2012 Olympic games?
There were many winners with 962 medals for event winners. The USA won the most with 104 and the 46 old Medals won by them was also the most. Michael Phelps won top athletes if based on medals won
Which country wins more olympic medals than any other?
The United States is always on the top three in most medals or gold medasl is every Olympic they participate in.
What does it mean if something is gold plated?
Well, gold plated it is yellow gold metal alloys with Rhodium over the top! to sale and promoted like that is white gold went is not...
What does the stamp 9ct gold 9k gf mean?
it means gold filled. a layer of real 9ct gold on top of a cheap metal ie copper
How many gold medals is the top amount that the spanish have ever won?
The most gold medals Spain has won at an Olympic Games is 13 at the 1992 Games in Barcelona.
Who is Australia's top olympic medal winner?
Swimmer Ian Thorpe with 9 (5 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze).
Which country was on the top in ranking in Olympics 2012?
The USA won 104 metal and 46 gold medals
Which countries hold the top three positions in the 2008 olympic gold medals count?
1. china 2.usa 3.germany
Who was the top winner of last olympic?
Michael Phelps of the US was the top winner at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning a record 8 gold medals at a single Games in various swimming events.
