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Michael Phelps.

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Q: What athlete has won most gold medals in the history of Olympics?
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Who was the first athlete to win four olympics gold medals in the same olympic games?

Don Quarrie


How many gold medals have Ireland got in the history of the Olympics?

13


Who was the top athlete in the 1896 Olympics?

The athlete that won the most medals was Hermann Weingärtner of Germany who won six (3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze) in gymnastics. The athlete that won the most gold medals was Carl Schuhmann of Germany who won four, 3 in gymnastics and 1 in weightlifting.


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How many gold medals has England won in the Olympics history?

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How many gold medals have Ireland got in the history of the Olympics?

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