Swimmer Kristin Otto of East Germany at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul. She won gold in 50 meter freestyle, 100 meter freestyle, 100 meter backstroke, 100 meter butterfly, 4x100 meter medley relay, and 4x100 meter freestyle relay.
Ski Jumping
Michael Phelps. (8 golds)
Two golds are awarded and one bronze.
As of today, February 28th, 2010, it is now Canada. The previous owner of the title for the most golds from one country in a Winter Olympics was Russia. It is now Canada with 14 Golds!!
3, two golds and one bronze in '04
Bonnie Blair :)
It was Jesse Owens. In 1936 Jesse Owens was the first sprinter to win four Olympic golds in one year. Athlete Carl Lewis matched his record in 1984.
Michael Phelps has won the most gold with I think 14 gold to date. Eight of them won in one olympics.
Michael Phelps from USA - Olympics 2008 Swimmer with 8 golds
Margaret Abbot was the first woman to win a Gold medal in the Olympics. She one in 1900 for golf
The last summer Olympics were in Beijing, China. Mexico won 3 medals at that Olympic; two golds and one bronze.
United States of America with 37 Medals Total, And We Set A Record For The Most Medals In One Olympics.