Meet the Most Successful Olympians Ever: Medal Counts Revealed

Michael Phelps: The most successful male Olympian, with 28 medals.

Gold Medals: Phelps has won 23 gold medals across five Olympics.

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Record Holder: Phelps holds the record for the most gold medals in one Olympics, with 8 golds in 2008.

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Larisa Latynina: The most successful female Olympian, with 18 Olympic medals.

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Nikolay Andrianov: A top gymnast with 15 Olympic medals, including 7 golds.

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Boris Shakhlin: Tied with 13 medals, known for his achievements in gymnastics.

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Edoardo Mangiarotti: Also with 13 medals, famous for his fencing skills.

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Takashi Ono: Another athlete with 13 medals, recognized for gymnastics.

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