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What is the world record for the most medals?
Most number of Olympic medals won Legendary former American swimmer Michael Phelps is the most successful male Olympian of all time with 28 Olympic medals. Incredibly, 23 of them are gold medals, which is also the record for most Olympic golds won by a male athlete.
Who has won the most gold medals in a single Olympics?
Michael Phelps
List of most gold medals won at a single Olympic Games
| Rank | Athlete | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Phelps | 8 |
| 2 | Mark Spitz | 7 |
| 3 | Michael Phelps | 6 |
| 4 | Kristin Otto | 6 |
Who will have the most gold medals?
The U.S. edges China for the most gold medals.
- The United States has won the most medals at the Tokyo Olympics and will be the only country to take home more than 100.
- As the day began in Tokyo, China had 38 gold medals to 36 for the United States.
Which athlete has been to the most Olympics?
So far, there have been 173 athletes who have appeared at Olympic Games at least six times. 47 of them have never won an Olympic medal….List of athletes with at least six Olympic appearances.
| Athlete | John Michael Plumb |
|---|---|
| Nation | USA |
| Birth/Death | 1940 |
| Games | 1964-1976, 1984-1992 |
Why does China always win the Olympics?
Watching China dominate the medals tally is a common sight at every Olympics. It goes without saying that the Chinese prepare extensively for this marquee event and are immaculate with their execution in every sport they participate. Sure they have the largest population in the world resulting in a strong talent pool.
Who is the oldest Olympic athlete?
Oscar Swahn
Australian equestrian Mary Hanna is the oldest at 66. The most senior of those 70-somethings was Oscar Swahn, a news agency clerk and member of the Swedish shooting team who has the triple distinction of being the oldest athlete, the oldest medalist and the oldest gold medalist in Olympic history.
Who is the most successful Olympian ever?
Here are two lists, ranking athletes by who has won the most number of medals (any color), and also by gold medals won (up to and including Tokyo 2020 results). The clear champion is Michael Phelps, with the most Olympic gold medals and most medals in total.
How many gold medals did us win 2021?
USA gold medal count: 39 The United States won 39 gold medals at the 2021 Olympics, which was first among all countries in Tokyo.
Who is the oldest Olympic gold medalist?
The all-time record for the oldest Olympic competitor is held by Sweden’s Oscar Swahn. He was born in 1847, and won two shooting gold medals at the 1908 London Olympics. He won another gold in Stockholm in 1912, but finished fourth in another event behind his own son.