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Michael Phelps has won the most medals in a career with 19 medals; 15 gold medals, 2 silver and 2 bronze. He is from the United States of America and is a swimmer.
Until 31 July 2012, the gymnast Larisa Latynina of the USSR held the record of having the most Olympic medals for 48 years. She had 18 total medals (9 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze).
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∙ 15y agoSoviet gymnast Larysa Latynina, with 18 Olympic medals (nine of which are gold) spread across three Games from 1956 to 1964. Source: various, including, http://baltimore.about.com/od/sportsrecreation/a/Phelpsrecords.htm (where the above was quoted from, www.olympic.org/, CNN.com, olympicgamesbeijingchina.com, etc.
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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.
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 sport gave the largest number of medals in Olympic games for Italy?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, Italy has won the most gold medals in fencing (45) and cycling (32).
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.
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).
Which sport won Michael Phelps most of the medals?
SwimmingMichael Phelps won 22 medals in Olympic Swimming. He is the most decorated Olympian of all time.Gold - 18 (Olympic record)Silver - 2Bronze - 2
What sport is England best at in the olympic games?
As far as total medals go, England has won their most Summer Olympic medals in athletics and their most Winter Olympic medals in figure skating.
What Olympic athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals during their entire career?
Micheal Phelps
Who is the most Olympic gold medals over career for an athletes is?
Michael Phelps
What US Swimmer has the most Olympic gold medals in a career?
Jenny Carlson
What American has won the most Olympic medals in the sport of Athletics?
Um... they're all "Athletics". Have Americans won medals in the sport of sitting on the couch?
Which sport did israel win the most olympic medals?
Israel has won the majority of their Olympic medals in the sports of Judo and Sailing. 3 medalswere won in Judo and 3 medals were won in Sailing.
What Olympic sport did Zimbabwe win the most medals in?
Swimming ... Zimbabwe has won 7 medals in swimming, all by the great Kirsty Coventry.
What is irelands most successful olympic sport?
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Which sport does Japan have the most gold medals in?
In 1928 Japan won it's first gold medal. It does vary for Japan's most (gold) medals in that Olympic sport. It could be in the winter or summer olympics. Personally I think they would have more ping pong medals.
What US summer Olympic athlete has won the most medals in his or her Olympic career?
Swimmer Michael Phelps with 16 (14 gold, 2 bronze).
Who has won the most olympic medals for woman's football?
Women's football has been an Olympic sport since 1996. Through the 2008 Games, the United States has won the most medals (4, 3 gold and 1 silver) and Germany has won the second most medals (3, 3 bronze).
