While athletes compete in the Paris Olympics for gold medals and records, one title is still far from being taken: the most victorious Olympic athlete of all time.
With 28 medals, American swimmer Michael Phelps is considered the GOAT. But who else joins the list, and which of those athletes are still active?
In this graphic, we show the top nine athletes by the total number of Olympic medals won. Figures were sourced from Britannica and are accurate as of August 5, 2024.
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I hope that the two finalists in women's boxing win a free fight against Mike Tyson
Ahahahh! Mike is a heavyweight, it would be very unbalanced.
Do the two girls against Mike lol
yes! Ahahah
Thanks!
Here's a question to the statistician:)
Which country has won the most number of medals in a team sports in Olympics since 1896?Which country has won the most number of medals in a team sports in Olympics since 1896?
USA ?
Which sports?
It's quite likely that it's not the US. When I have a bit more time, I'll look into it. It's an interesting question.
Sure. You can take your time. No hurry here.
Wow, I didn't know Michael Phelps had so many Olympic medals, GOAT.
28 is a big number for one person. he must have worked really hard.
Cheers to that 🍻
yaa Michael Phelps is the best that was best
Bro! Phelps is the GOAT of all GOATs in sports!
He was a one of a kind swimmer. Many of his records still remain. He is coaching now, right?
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