Most Golds Won In Olympics By An Individual

The greatest swimmer of all time, American athlete Michael Phelps has won the most Golds in the Olympics as an individual. In four editions from 2004 to 2016, he bagged a staggering 23 gold medals. During the Beijing installment 2008, the 6 ft 4-inch swimmer won an incredible eight golds, the most by an athlete in a single season.

One of the finest artistic gymnastic players to feature in the Olympics, Laris Latynina from the USSR clinched nine gold medals from the 1956 to 1964 Olympics. She brought glory to her nation with her skillful show where three medals came in a team event and six golds as an individual participant.

Paavo Nurmi, a sensational distance runner from Finland accumulated nine Golds in the Olympics, the 3rd most as an individual. He won two golds in 10000m, one in 5000m, one in 3000m, one in 1500m, two golds in individual cross country and as many in team cross country run.

List of Most Golds Won In Olympics By An Individual

• Michael Phelps (USA)- 18, swimming
• Laris Latynina (USSR)- 9, gymnastics
• Paavo Nurmi (Finland)- 9, long runner
• Katie Ledecky (USA)- 9, swimming
• Mark Spitz (USA)- 9, swimming
• Carl Lewis (USA)- 9, track & field
• Marit Brojgen (Norway)- 8, cross-country skiing