The African-American athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics is Jesse Owens. His remarkable achievements challenged racial prejudices and left an enduring legacy in sports history.
Jesse Ownes (USA).
Michael Phelps (22 medals).
Currently Michael Phelps holds the world record for the most Olympic medals won at 22 medals.
Jim Thorpe
Michael Phelps the SWIMMER
Germany
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Jim Thorpe
Micheal Phelps
Berlin.
The most successful and decorated Olympic athlete as of 2014 is Michael Phelps. He has 22 Olympic medals with 18 being gold medals.
mark todd has won 15 gold medals