American swimmer Michael Phelps collected 28 Olympic medals, including 23 gold, across four Games between 2004 and 2016, more than any other athlete in Olympic history. No competitor in any sport has come close to matching either his overall total or his gold-medal count.
Record no. MRB-2026-005580
Most Olympic Medals Won by an Individual (Male)
Reference Record – Not Certified
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