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The swimmers with the most Olympic medals

The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Michael Phelps · Katie Ledecky · Emma McKeon. (Updated Jan 1, 2025.)

Michael Phelps won 28 medals, 23 of them gold, and is the most decorated Olympian in history; behind him come Katie Ledecky and Emma McKeon. The swimmers with at least ten Olympic medals, as of Paris 2024. Who is the greatest?

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    Michael Phelps

    USA: 28 medals (23 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze), 2004–2016.

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    Katie Ledecky

    USA: 14 medals (9 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze), 2012–2024.

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    Emma McKeon

    Australia: 14 medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze), 2016–2024.

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    Jenny Thompson

    USA: 12 medals (8 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze), 1992–2004.

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    Ryan Lochte

    USA: 12 medals (6 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze), 2004–2016.

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    Dara Torres

    USA: 12 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze), 1984–2008.

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    Natalie Coughlin

    USA: 12 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze), 2004–2012.

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    Mark Spitz

    USA: 11 medals (9 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze), 1968–1972.

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    Matt Biondi

    USA: 11 medals (8 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze), 1984–1992.

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    Caeleb Dressel

    USA: 10 medals (9 gold, 1 silver, 0 bronze), 2016–2024.

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    Gary Hall Jr.

    USA: 10 medals (5 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze), 1996–2004.

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    Allison Schmitt

    USA: 10 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze), 2008–2020.

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    Zhang Yufei

    China: 10 medals (2 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze), 2020–2024.

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    Franziska van Almsick

    Germany: 10 medals (0 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze), 1992–2004.

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