List Of Olympians Who Have Won Medals In Both The Summer And Winter Olympics
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).
Read more about List Of Olympians Who Have Won Medals In Both The Summer And Winter Olympics: List of Most Olympic Medals Over Career, List of Most Career Medals in Individual Events
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