SportsAug 6, 2024
The Top Olympians by Medals (Aug Update)
What We’re Showing
This graphic shows the top 9 athletes by total number of Olympic medals won. Figures were sourced from Britannica, and are as of Aug 5, 2024.
Key Takeaways
- Michael Phelps is the Olympic GOAT with 28 total medals, 23 of them gold.
- Katie Ledecky recently became the most decorated U.S. female Olympian of all time, claiming her ninth gold medal at Paris 2024.
- The Soviet Union was a dominant force in gymnastics thanks to its early adoption of state-sponsored training programs.
Dataset
| Country | Athlete | Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 23 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| USSR | Larisa Latynina | Gymnastics | 9 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
| Norway | Marit Bjørgen | Cross-country skiing | 8 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| USSR | Nikolay Andrianov | Gymnastics | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| U.S. | Katie Ledecky | Swimming | 9 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| Norway | Ole Einar Bjørndalen | Biathlon, cross-country skiing | 8 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| USSR | Boris Shakhlin | Gymnastics | 7 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| Netherlands | Ireen Wüst | Speed skating | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| Italy | Edoardo Mangiarotti | Fencing | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
Data sources
As of Aug 5, 2024
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