Jul 31, 2024
Michael Phelps, the retired American swimmer, holds the title of the most successful Olympian in history.
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With an impressive total of 28 medals, Phelps has left an indelible mark on the world of swimming and the Olympic Games.
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Phelps has amassed an astonishing 23 gold medals across five Olympic appearances.
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His dominance in the pool is further highlighted by his record-breaking performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he secured an unprecedented 8 gold medals in Beijing Olympics in 2008.
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In the realm of female Olympians, former gymnast Larisa Latynina reigns supreme. Latynina's collection of 18 Olympic medals is a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication to her sport.
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Following Latynina, gymnast Nikolay Andrianov holds an impressive record of 15 Olympic medals, which he earned over the course of three Olympic editions. Andrianov's medal haul includes 7 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze.
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Three athletes, Boris Shakhlin, Edoardo Mangiarotti, and Takashi Ono, share the distinction of having won 13 Olympic medals each, cementing their status as some of the most accomplished Olympians in history.
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