List Of Multiple Olympic Medalists
The page lists various individuals who have won multiple Olympic medals at either the Summer Olympic Games or the Winter Olympic Games.
As of August 2012, American swimmer Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals with 22 (18 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze). Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina has won the most medals in individual events, with 14 (6 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze).
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