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423 sats \ 14 comments \ @0xbitcoiner 8 Aug Stacker_Sports

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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32 sats \ 1 reply \ @TomK 8 Aug

I hope that the two finalists in women's boxing win a free fight against Mike Tyson

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 8 Aug

Ahahahh! Mike is a heavyweight, it would be very unbalanced.

24 sats \ 4 replies \ @Coinsreporter 8 Aug

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?

11 sats \ 3 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 8 Aug

USA ?

40 sats \ 2 replies \ @Coinsreporter 8 Aug

Which sports?

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner OP 8 Aug

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.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 8 Aug

Sure. You can take your time. No hurry here.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @riberet19 8 Aug

Wow, I didn't know Michael Phelps had so many Olympic medals, GOAT.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinAbhi 8 Aug

28 is a big number for one person. he must have worked really hard.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @locomancell 8 Aug

Cheers to that 🍻

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TheMorningStar 8 Aug

Bro! Phelps is the GOAT of all GOATs in sports!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 8 Aug

He was a one of a kind swimmer. Many of his records still remain. He is coaching now, right?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @77edb424fc 8 Aug outlawed

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK 8 Aug

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