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Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, gymnast Larissa Latynina of the USSR, Track and Field's Carl Lewis of the United States, and long distance runner Paavo Nurmi of Finland each won 9 gold medals.
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How many medals has Egypt won?
In Olympic history, Egypt has won 22 medals (7 gold, 6 silver, 9 bronze).
How many gold medals has Nigeria ever won in Olympic?
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What is the most olympic gold medals Canada has ever won?
Canada won 14 gold medals at Vancouver in 2010.
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.
Who has won the most archery medals in olympic history?
Since the International Archery Federation created a standardized set of rules in 1972, South Korea has won the most total medals and most gold medals in Olympic competition.
