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Here are the standing up to the 2008 games, but if Michael Phelps wins medals in the rest of his events, he will be in this list as well.
Individual medals are the main focus of the Olympics, and few have ever won more than two or three medals. This list is devoted to those who have truly been outstanding and awe-inspiring in obtaining more Summer Games medals than anyone else. Women: 18 - LATYNINA, Larisa (URS), 1956-1964
12 - FISCHER-SCHMIDT, Birgit (GDR-GER), canoe / kayak, 1980-2004
11 - CASLAVSKA, Vera (TCH), 1960-1964
11 - THOMPSON, Jenny (USA), aquatics, 1992-2004
10 - VAN ALMSICK, Franziska, (GER), aquatics, 1992-2004
10 - KELETI, Agnes (HUN), 1956-1960
10 - ASTAKHOVA, Polina (URS), 1956-1964 Men: 15 - ANDRIANOV, Nikolay (URS), gymnastics, 1972-1980
13 - SHAKHLIN, Boris (URS), gymnastics, 1956-1964
13 - MANGIAROTTI, Edoardo (ITA), Fencing, 1936-1960
13 - ONO, Takashi (JPN), gymnastics, 1952-1964
12 - KATO, Sawao (JPN), gymnastics, 1968-1976
12 - NURMI, Paavo (FIN), athletics, 1920-1928
12 - NEMOV, Alexei (RUS), gymnastics, 1996-2000 Source: olympic.org
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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 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.
What athlete has won the most olympic medals?
Michael Phelps (22 medals).
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.
Which female won the most olympic medals?
Missy Franklin
