The most decorated Olympians in history
The top 3 according to 15 votes from people: Nikolai Andrianov · Dara Torres · Larisa Latynina. (Updated Mar 8, 2026.)
The athletes with the most Olympic medals across the Summer and Winter Games, according to Wikipedia's list updated after the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. Golds, silvers and bronzes for each.
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Top 20
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1
Nikolai Andrianov
Soviet Union, gymnastics (1972–1980). 15 medals: 7 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze.
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2
Dara Torres
United States, swimming (1984–2008). 12 medals: 4 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze.
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3
Larisa Latynina
Soviet Union, gymnastics (1956–1964). 18 medals: 9 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze. She held the record for most medals for 48 years, until Phelps.
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4
Marit Bjørgen
Norway, cross-country skiing (2002–2018). 15 medals: 8 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze. The most decorated Winter Olympian.
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5
Isabell Werth
Germany, equestrian (1992–2024). 14 medals: 8 gold, 6 silver and 0 bronze.
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6
Ole Einar Bjørndalen
Norway, biathlon (1998–2014). 14 medals: 8 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
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7
Emma McKeon
Australia, swimming (2016–2024). 14 medals: 6 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze.
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8
Boris Shakhlin
Soviet Union, gymnastics (1956–1964). 13 medals: 7 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
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9
Jenny Thompson
United States, swimming (1992–2004). 12 medals: 8 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.
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10
Sawao Katō
Japan, gymnastics (1968–1976). 12 medals: 8 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.
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11
Alexei Nemov
Russia, gymnastics (1996–2000). 12 medals: 4 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze.
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12
Michael Phelps
United States, swimming (2004–2016). 28 medals: 23 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze. Won 8 golds at Beijing 2008, a record for a single Games.
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13
Katie Ledecky
United States, swimming (2012–2024). 14 medals: 9 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze.
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14
Arianna Fontana
Italy, short-track speed skating (2006–2026). 14 medals: 3 gold, 6 silver and 5 bronze.
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15
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Norway, cross-country skiing (2018–2026). 13 medals: 11 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. A record 11 Winter Olympic golds.
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16
Edoardo Mangiarotti
Italy, fencing (1936–1960). 13 medals: 6 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.
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17
Ireen Wüst
Netherlands, speed skating (2006–2022). 13 medals: 6 gold, 5 silver and 2 bronze.
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18
Takashi Ono
Japan, gymnastics (1952–1964). 13 medals: 5 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze.
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19
Paavo Nurmi
Finland, athletics (1920–1928). 12 medals: 9 gold, 3 silver and 0 bronze.
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Bjørn Dæhlie
Norway, cross-country skiing (1992–1998). 12 medals: 8 gold, 4 silver and 0 bronze.
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21
Ryan Lochte
United States, swimming (2004–2016). 12 medals: 6 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze.
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22
Natalie Coughlin
United States, swimming (2004–2012). 12 medals: 3 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze.
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23
Mark Spitz
United States, swimming (1968–1972). 11 medals: 9 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze. Seven golds with seven world records at Munich 1972.
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24
Matt Biondi
United States, swimming (1984–1992). 11 medals: 8 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze.
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25
Věra Čáslavská
Czechoslovakia, gymnastics (1960–1968). 11 medals: 7 gold, 4 silver and 0 bronze.
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26
Allyson Felix
United States, athletics (2004–2020). 11 medals: 7 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.
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27
Simone Biles
United States, gymnastics (2016–2024). 11 medals: 7 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.
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28
Birgit Fischer
East Germany and Germany, canoeing (1980–2004). 12 medals: 8 gold, 4 silver and 0 bronze.
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29
Viktor Chukarin
Soviet Union, gymnastics (1952–1956). 11 medals: 7 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.
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Comments (3)
Katie Ledecky ya en el top 5, qué bestia.
Phelps con 28 medallas, una barbaridad que nadie va a igualar.
Larisa Latynina tuvo el récord durante casi 50 años, casi nadie la conoce.