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As of the 2008 Games in Beijing, the swimmers that won the most gold medals in the Olympics are 1) Michael Phelps of the United States with 14 (6 on 2004 and 8 in 2008)

2) Mark Spitz of the United States who won 9 (2 in 1968 and 7 in 1972)

3) Jenny Thompson of the United States who won 8 gold medals (2 in 1992, 3 in 1996, 3 in 2000) and Matt Biondi of the United States who won 8 gold medals (1 in 1984, 5 in 1988, 2 in 1992).

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Johnny Weissmuller

Mark Spitz

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