Bjorn Daehlie of Norway. 8 golds, 4 silvers
Michael Phelps (22 medals).
I would put Simone Biles at the top of the list as the most decorated World Championship American gymnast. She has been named Associated Pressβ Female Athlete of the Year, USOCβs Athlete of the Year, and One of the Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine.
Sir Steven Redgrave has won the most gold medals by a British athlete, with 5 (coxed four 1984, 2000, coxed pair 1988, 1992, 1996) and has also won one bronze (coxed four 1988).
Obviously, J.C. Owens is the greatest athlete of all times in Olympic history.
The most successful and decorated Olympic athlete as of 2014 is Michael Phelps. He has 22 Olympic medals with 18 being gold medals.
Bjorn Daehlie of Norway. 8 golds, 4 silvers
Michael Phelps. He has 22 medals to his name; 18 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze.
Speed skater Cindy Klassen and speed skater/cyclist Clara Hughes, the most decorated Canadian Olympic athletes with 6 medals each, were both born in Winnipeg.
Michael Phelps.
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Bruce Baumgartner
Michael Phelps is the most decorated olympian of all time.
Paul Tergat
Micheal Phelps
Prince Hubertus von Hohenlohe
Usain Bolt