List of multiple Olympic gold medalists
The page lists individuals who have won three or more gold medals at the Olympics.
List of most Olympic gold medals over career
This is a partial list of multiple Olympic gold medalists, listing people who have won four or more Olympic gold medals. Medals won in the 1906 Intercalated Games are not included.. It includes top-three placings in 1896 and 1900, before medals were awarded for top-three placings.For simplicity, when an athlete has won medals for more than one nation, only the last nation he or she represented is mentioned here. The Olympics listed for each athlete only include games in which they won medals. See the particular article on the athlete for more details on when and for what nation an athlete competed. More medals are available in some events than others, and the number of events in which medals are available overall has changed over time.
No. | Athlete | Nation | Sport | Years | Games | Gender | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
1 | ' | Swimming | Summer | M | 23 | 3 | 2 | 28 | ||
2 | Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | F | 9 | 5 | 4 | 18 | ||
3 | Athletics | 1920–1928 | Summer | M | 9 | 3 | 0 | 12 | ||
4 | Swimming | 1968–1972 | Summer | M | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11 | ||
5 | Athletics | 1984–1996 | Summer | M | 9 | 1 | 0 | 10 | ||
6 | ' | Cross-country skiing | 2002–2018 | Winter | F | 8 | 4 | 3 | 15 | |
7 | Biathlon | 1998–2014 | Winter | M | 8 | 4 | 1 | 13 | ||
8 | Cross-country skiing | 1992–1998 | Winter | M | 8 | 4 | 0 | 12 | ||
8 | Canoeing | 1980–2004 | Summer | F | 8 | 4 | 0 | 12 | ||
10 | Gymnastics | 1968–1976 | Summer | M | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | ||
10 | Swimming | 1992–2004 | Summer | F | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | ||
12 | Swimming | 1984–1992 | Summer | M | 8 | 2 | 1 | 11 | ||
13 | ' | Athletics | 2008–2016 | Summer | M | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
13 | Athletics | 1900–1908 | Summer | M | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||
15 | Gymnastics | 1972–1980 | Summer | M | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | ||
16 | Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | M | 7 | 4 | 2 | 13 | ||
17 | Gymnastics | 1960–1968 | Summer | F | 7 | 4 | 0 | 11 | ||
18 | Gymnastics | 1952–1956 | Summer | M | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | ||
19 | Fencing | 1932–1960 | Summer | M | 7 | 1 | 2 | 10 | ||
20 | Fencing | 1936–1960 | Summer | M | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 | ||
21 | ' | Equestrian | 1992–2016 | Summer | F | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10 | |
22 | ' | Swimming | 2004–2016 | Summer | M | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
23 | ' | Athletics | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | |
23 | Archery | 1900–1920 | Summer | M | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | ||
23 | Cross-country skiing | 1992–1994 | Winter | F | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | ||
26 | Gymnastics | 1968–1972 | Summer | M | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||
27 | Fencing | 1996–2012 | Summer | F | 6 | 1 | 2 | 9 | ||
28 | Canoeing | 1948–1960 | Summer | M | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
29 | Cycling | 2000–2012 | Summer | M | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | ||
29 | ' | Cycling | 2008–2016 | Summer | M | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | |
31 | Gymnastics | 1992–1996 | Summer | M | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | ||
32 | Ahn Hyun-Soo Viktor Ahn | Short track speed skating | 2006–2014 | Winter | M | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | |
32 | Equestrian | 1964–1988 | Summer | M | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | ||
34 | Fencing | 1936–1960 | Summer | M | 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | ||
35 | Fencing | 1948–1960 | Summer | M | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
35 | Fencing | 1912–1920 | Summer | M | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
35 | Swimming | 1988 | Summer | F | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
35 | Speed skating | 1960–1964 | Winter | F | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
35 | Swimming | 1996–2000 | Summer | F | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
40 | ' | Speed skating | 2006–2018 | Winter | F | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | |
41 | Gymnastics | 1952–1964 | Summer | M | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | ||
42 | Shooting | 1912–1924 | Summer | M | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 | ||
43 | Swimming | 1996–2004 | Summer | M | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | ||
43 | Gymnastics | 1952–1956 | Summer | F | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | ||
45 | Gymnastics | 1976–1980 | Summer | F | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | ||
45 | Swimming | 2000–2004 | Summer | M | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | ||
47 | Athletics | 1924–1928 | Summer | M | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | ||
48 | Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | F | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | ||
49 | ' | Speed skating | 1992–2006 | Winter | F | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 | |
50 | Rowing | 1984–2004 | Summer | F | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | ||
51 | Gymnastics | 1960–1968 | Summer | M | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | ||
51 | ' | Biathlon | 2014–2018 | Winter | M | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | |
51 | Swimming | 2000–2008 | Summer | M | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | ||
54 | Gymnastics | 1968–1976 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | ||
55 | ' | Swimming | 2008–2016 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
55 | ' | Cycling | 2000–2016 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
57 | Swimming | 1988–1996 | Summer | F | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
57 | Swimming | 1984–1992 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
57 | Cross-country skiing | 1992–1998 | Winter | F | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
57 | Shooting | 1920 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
57 | Speed skating | 1924–1928 | Winter | M | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
57 | ' | Swimming | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | |
57 | Equestrian | 1956–1976 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
57 | Wu Minxia | Diving | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | |
65 | Cross-country skiing | 1994–2002 | Winter | M | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | ||
65 | Gymnastics | 1904 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | ||
65 | Gymnastics | 1976–1980 | Summer | F | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | ||
65 | ' | Canoeing | 2008–2016 | Summer | F | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
65 | ' | Swimming | 2012–2016 | Summer | F | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | |
65 | Shooting | 1920–1924 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | ||
65 | Swimming | 1964–1968 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | ||
72 | Speed skating | 1988–1994 | Winter | F | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
72 | Rowing | 2000–2008 | Summer | F | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
72 | ' | Swimming | 2012–2016 | Summer | F | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
72 | Shooting | 1912–1920 | Summer | M | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
72 | Rowing | 1984–2000 | Summer | M | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
72 | Swimming, Water polo | 1924–1928 | Summer | M | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
72 | Zou Kai | Gymnastics | 2008–2012 | Summer | M | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | |
79 | Chen Ruolin | Diving | 2008–2016 | Summer | F | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
79 | Synchronized swimming | 2004–2012 | Summer | F | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
79 | Shooting | 1920–1924 | Summer | M | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
79 | Speed skating | 1980 | Winter | M | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
79 | ' | Synchronized swimming | 2008–2016 | Summer | F | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
79 | ' | Synchronized swimming | 2008–2016 | Summer | F | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
85 | Cross-country skiing | 1976–1992 | Winter | F | 4 | 5 | 1 | 10 | ||
86 | Swimming | 1992–2000 | Summer | M | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 | ||
87 | Swimming | 1984–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | ||
88 | Swimming | 1972–1976 | Summer | F | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | ||
88 | Swimming | 1956–1964 | Summer | F | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | ||
90 | Cross-country skiing | 1956–1964 | Winter | M | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | ||
90 | Gymnastics | 1968–1976 | Summer | F | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | ||
92 | Biathlon | 1992–2006 | Winter | M | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||
92 | Gymnastics | 1924–1936 | Summer | M | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||
92 | Shooting | 1920–1924 | Summer | M | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||
92 | ' | Biathlon | 2010–2018 | Winter | M | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |
96 | Canoeing | 1968–1984 | Summer | M | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | ||
97 | Gymnastics | 1996–2000 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | ||
98 | ' | Speed skating | 2006–2018 | Winter | M | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | |
99 | Alpine skiing | 1992–2006 | Winter | M | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
99 | Swimming | 2000–2004 | Summer | F | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
99 | Biathlon | 1994–2006 | Winter | M | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
99 | Cross-country skiing | 1972–1980 | Winter | F | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
99 | Swimming | 2000–2012 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
99 | Swimming | 1968–1976 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
99 | ' | Swimming | 2008–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
106 | Speed skating | 1928–1936 | Winter | M | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||
106 | Shooting | 1908–1924 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||
108 | Fencing | 1952–1964 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
108 | Fencing | 1948–1956 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
108 | Fencing | 1920–1928 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
108 | Swimming | 2008–2012 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
108 | Guo Jingjing | Diving | 2000–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
108 | ' | Shooting | 2004–2016 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
108 | Gymnastics | 1972–1976 | Summer | F | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
108 | Alpine skiing | 2002–2006 | Winter | F | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
108 | ' | Bobsleigh | 2002–2018 | Winter | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
117 | Fencing | 1992–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | ||
118 | Swimming | 1904–1908 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | ||
118 | Swimming | 2004–2012 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | ||
118 | Shooting | 1920 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | ||
118 | Swimming | 2004–2012 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | ||
122 | ' | Biathlon | 2010–2018 | Winter | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
122 | Rowing | 1992–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
122 | Kim Soo-Nyung | Archery | 1988–2000 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
122 | Fencing | 1968–1980 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
122 | Swimming | 1956–1960 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
122 | Fencing | 1968–1980 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
122 | Cross-country skiing | 1984–1988 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
122 | Cycling | 2000–2004 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
122 | Canoeing | 2000–2012 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
122 | Wang Meng | Short track speed skating | 2006–2010 | Winter | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
132 | Sailing | 1996–2012 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Gymnastics | 1988 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Athletics | 1984–1992 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Swimming | 1988–1992 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Canoeing | 1984–1988 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Fencing | 1900–1904 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Fu Mingxia | Diving | 1992–2000 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
132 | Speed skating | 1956–1964 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Ice hockey | 1998–2014 | Winter | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Swimming | 2000–2004 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Athletics | 1912–1920 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Speed skating | 1992–1994 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Bobsleigh | 2002–2010 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Diving | 1976–1988 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Gymnastics | 1952–1956 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Swimming | 1976 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Ski jumping | 1984–1988 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Equestrian | 1924–1936 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Athletics | 1908–1912 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Gymnastics | 1984 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Biathlon | 1968–1980 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Wang Nan | Table tennis | 2000–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
132 | Ice hockey | 1998–2014 | Winter | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | ' | Tennis | 2000–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
132 | Athletics | 1948–1952 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
132 | Cross-country skiing | 1980–1984 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
158 | Fencing | 1964–1976 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | ||
159 | ' | Equestrian | 1988–2016 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
159 | ' | Gymnastics | 2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
159 | Rowing | 1992–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
159 | Chun Lee-Kyung | Short track speed skating | 1994–1998 | Winter | F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
159 | Basketball | 1984–2000 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
159 | ' | Luge | 2010–2018 | Winter | F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
159 | Cycling | 1904 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
159 | Li Xiaopeng | Gymnastics | 2000–2008 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | |
159 | Swimming | 1992–1996 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
159 | Fencing | 1992–2004 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
159 | Athletics | 2004–2012 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
159 | Rowing | 2000–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
159 | Gymnastics | 1912–1924 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
172 | ' | Ski jumping | 2002–2010 | Winter | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | ' | Luge | 2014–2018 | Winter | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | ' | Basketball | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | Athletics | 1948 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | ' | Basketball | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | ' | Cross-country skiing | 2010–2018 | Winter | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | Athletics | 1956–1964 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Swimming | 1988–1992 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Deng Yaping | Table tennis | 1992–1996 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | Athletics | 1948–1952 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Sailing | 1948–1960 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Synchronized swimming | 2004–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | ' | Athletics | 2012–2016 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | Fencing | 1908–1912 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | ' | Wrestling | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | Athletics | 1992–2000 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Athletics | 1996–2004 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Athletics | 1900 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Swimming | 2000–2004 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Fencing | 1976–1980 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Basketball | 1996–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Diving | 1952–1956 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Athletics | 1956–1968 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Ice hockey | 2002–2014 | Winter | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Athletics | 1936 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Fencing | 1952–1960 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Rowing | 1992–2004 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Water polo, Swimming | 1908–1920 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Equestrian | 1952–1956 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Swimming | 1980–1988 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Gymnastics, Wrestling | 1896 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | ' | Basketball | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | ' | Cycling | 2012–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | Equestrian | 1988–1992 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Athletics | 1972–1976 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Cross-country skiing | 1980–1988 | Winter | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | ' | Luge | 2014–2018 | Winter | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
172 | Tennis | 2000–2012 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Athletics | 1976–1980 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
172 | Table tennis | 2004–2008 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Timeline
‘This is a progressive list of Olympians that have held the record for most titles won. It includes titles won in 1896 and 1900, before gold medals were awarded for first place. All record-holders have competed at Summer Games rather than Winter Games., holder of the record for the most Olympic gold medals, with one of his medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Gold medals | Date | Athlete | Nation | Sport | Record gold-medal event | Earlier gold-medal events | Gender |
1 | James Connolly | Athletics | Triple jump | — | M | ||
1 | Robert Garrett | Athletics | Discus | — | M | ||
1 | 1896-04-07 | Ellery Clark | Athletics | Long jump | — | M | |
1 | 1896-04-07 | Thomas Burke | Athletics | 400 metres | — | M | |
2 | 1896-04-07 | Robert Garrett | Athletics | Shot put | see above | M | |
2 | 1896-04-09 | Edwin Flack | Athletics | 800 metres | 1896 - 1 | M | |
2 | 1896-04-09 | Fritz Hofmann, Konrad Böcker, Alfred Flatow, Gustav Flatow, Georg Hilmar, Fritz Manteuffel, Karl Neukirch, Richard Röstel, Gustav Schuft, Carl Schuhmann, Hermann Weingärtner | Gymnastics | Team horizontal bar | 1896 - 1 | M | |
3 | 1896-04-09 | Carl Schuhmann | Gymnastics | Vault | see previous | M | |
3 | 1896-04-09 | Hermann Weingärtner | Gymnastics | Horizontal bar | see above | M | |
3 | 1896-04-10 | Alfred Flatow | Gymnastics | Parallel bars | see above | M | |
4 | 1896-04-11 | Carl Schuhmann | Wrestling | Greco-Roman | see above | M | |
4 | 1900-07-16 | Alvin Kraenzlein | Athletics | 200 metre hurdles | 1900 - 1, 2, 3 | M | |
4 | 1904-08-05 | Marcus Hurley | Cycling | 1 mile | 1904 - 1, 2, 3 | M | |
4 | 1904-08-29 | Ray Ewry | Athletics | Standing long jump | 1900 - 1, 2, 3 | M | |
5 | 1904-08-31 | Ray Ewry | Athletics | Standing high jump | 1900 - 1, 2, 3 | M | |
6 | 1904-09-03 | Ray Ewry | Athletics | Standing triple jump | 1900 - 1, 2, 3 | M | |
7 | 1908-07-20 | Ray Ewry | Athletics | Standing long jump | 1900 - 1, 2, 3 | M | |
8 | 1908-07-23 | Ray Ewry | Athletics | Standing high jump | 1900 - 1, 2, 3 | M | |
8 | 1924-07-13 | Paavo Nurmi | Athletics | Team cross-country | 1920 - 1, 2, 3 1924 - 4, 5, 6, 7 | M | |
9 | 1928-07-29 | Paavo Nurmi | Athletics | 10000 metres | 1920 - 1, 2, 3 1924 - 4, 5, 6, 7 | M | |
9 | 1964-10-23 | Larisa Latynina | Gymnastics | Floor exercise | 1956 - 1, 2, 3, 4 1960 - 5, 6, 7 1964 - 8 | F | |
9 | 2008-08-12 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 200 metre freestyle | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
10 | 2008-08-13 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 200 metre butterfly | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
11 | 2008-08-13 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
12 | 2008-08-15 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 200 metre individual medley | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
13 | 2008-08-16 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 100 metre butterfly | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
14 | 2008-08-17 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 4 × 100 metre medley relay | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
15 | 2012-07-31 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
16 | 2012-08-02 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 200 metre individual medley | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
17 | 2012-08-03 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 100 metre butterfly | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
18 | 2012-08-04 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 4 × 100 metre medley relay | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
19 | 2016-08-07 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 4 × 100 metre freestyle relay | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
20 | 2016-08-09 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 200 metre butterfly | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
21 | 2016-08-09 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
22 | 2016-08-11 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 200 metre individual medley | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M | |
23 | 2016-08-13 | Michael Phelps | Swimming | 4 × 100 metre medley relay | 2004 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2008 - 7, 8 | M |
List of most career gold medals in individual events
This list currently includes all Olympians with three or more gold medals won as individuals.No. | Athlete | Nation | Sport | Years | Games | Gender | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
1 | ' | Swimming | 2004–2016 | Summer | M | 13 | 2 | 1 | 16 | |
2 | Athletics | 1900–1908 | Summer | M | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||
3 | Gymnastics | 1964–1968 | Summer | F | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | ||
3 | Athletics | 1984–1996 | Summer | M | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | ||
5 | Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | F | 6 | 5 | 3 | 14 | ||
6 | Gymnastics | 1972–1980 | Summer | M | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | ||
7 | Cross-country skiing | 1992–1998 | Winter | M | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | ||
7 | Athletics | 1920–1928 | Summer | M | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 | ||
9 | Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | M | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | ||
10 | Athletics | 2008–2016 | Summer | M | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
10 | Speed skating | 1960–1964 | Winter | F | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
12 | ' | Cross-country skiing | 2002–2018 | Winter | F | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | |
13 | Biathlon | 1998–2014 | Winter | M | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | ||
13 | Gymnastics | 1952–1956 | Summer | M | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | ||
13 | Gymnastics | 1968–1976 | Summer | M | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | ||
16 | Gymnastics | 1976–1980 | Summer | F | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
16 | Swimming | 1988–1996 | Summer | F | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
16 | Canoeing | 1948–1960 | Summer | M | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
16 | Speed skating | 1924–1928 | Winter | M | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
20 | Gymnastics | 1992–1996 | Summer | M | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | ||
21 | Speed skating | 1988–1994 | Winter | F | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | ||
22 | Speed skating | 1980 | Winter | M | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
23 | ' | Speed skating | 2006–2018 | Winter | F | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | |
24 | Cross-country skiing | 1992–1994 | Winter | F | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | ||
25 | Alpine skiing | 1992–2006 | Winter | M | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
25 | Gymnastics | 1968–1972 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | ||
25 | ' | Speed skating | 1992–2006 | Winter | F | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
28 | Speed skating | 1928–1936 | Winter | M | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||
29 | ' | Biathlon | 2010–2018 | Winter | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
29 | Jin Jong-oh | Shooting | 2004–2016 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | |
29 | Alpine skiing | 2002–2006 | Winter | F | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
29 | Archery | 1900–1920 | Summer | M | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||
33 | Swimming | 2000–2004 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
33 | Gymnastics | 1952–1956 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
33 | Swimming | 1968–1972 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
33 | Cycling | 2000–2004 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
37 | Sailing | 1996–2012 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
37 | Swimming | 1988–1992 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
37 | Speed skating | 1956–1964 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
37 | Gymnastics | 1904 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
37 | Swimming | 2000–2004 | Summer | F | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
37 | Speed skating | 1992–1994 | Winter | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
37 | Diving | 1976–1988 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
37 | Swimming | 1992–2000 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
37 | Athletics | 1948–1952 | Summer | M | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | ||
46 | Ahn Hyun-Soo Viktor Ahn | Short track speed skating | 2006–2014 | Winter | M | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
47 | Cycling | 1904 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
47 | Swimming | 1968–1976 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | ||
49 | ' | Ski jumping | 2002–2010 | Winter | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
49 | ' | Cross-country skiing | 2010–2018 | Winter | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
49 | Swimming | 1988–1992 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | Sailing | 1948–1960 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | ' | Athletics | 2012–2016 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
49 | Fu Mingxia | Diving | 1992–2000 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
49 | Cycling | 2004–2012 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | ' | Wrestling | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
49 | Swimming | 2004–2008 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | Athletics | 1912–1920 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | Athletics | 1996–2004 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | Athletics | 1900 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | ' | Swimming | 2012–2016 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
49 | Diving | 1952–1956 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | Athletics | 1956–1968 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | Swimming | 1988 | Summer | F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
49 | Athletics | 1972–1976 | Summer | M | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
66 | Speed skating | 1980–1988 | Winter | F | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | ||
66 | Speed skating | 1992–1998 | Winter | F | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | ||
68 | Gymnastics | 1952–1960 | Summer | M | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | ||
69 | Cross-country skiing | 1956–1964 | Winter | M | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||
70 | ' | Biathlon | 2010–2018 | Winter | F | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | |
70 | Athletics | 1924–1928 | Summer | M | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | ||
72 | Gymnastics | 1996–2000 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | ||
73 | Gymnastics | 1904 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||
73 | Canoeing | 1992–2000 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||
73 | Athletics | 1904–1912 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||
73 | ' | Speed skating | 2010–2018 | Winter | F | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
77 | Diving | 1964–1976 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | ||
77 | Luge | 1988–2002 | Winter | M | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | ||
77 | ' | Speed skating | 2006–2018 | Winter | M | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
77 | Gymnastics | 1928–1936 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | ||
77 | Swimming | 2000–2008 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | ||
77 | Shooting | 1988–2008 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | ||
77 | ' | Swimming | 2012–2016 | Summer | M | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
77 | Alpine skiing | 1988–1994 | Winter | M | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | ||
85 | Nordic combined, Cross-country skiing | 1924–1932 | Winter | M | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
85 | Athletics | 1984–1996 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||
85 | ' | Shooting | 1996–2016 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
88 | Swimming | 1904–1908 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
88 | ' | Biathlon | 2010–2018 | Winter | F | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
88 | Swimming | 1972 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
88 | Li Ning | Gymnastics | 1984 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
88 | Alpine skiing | 1988–1994 | Winter | F | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
88 | Gymnastics | 1988 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
88 | Gymnastics | 1924–1936 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
88 | Swimming | 2000–2004 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
88 | Swimming | 2000–2004 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
88 | Fencing | 1996–2012 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
88 | Wang Meng | Short track speed skating | 2006–2010 | Winter | F | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
99 | Gymnastics | 1988 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Athletics | 2004–2008 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | ' | Shooting | 2012–2016 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
99 | Alpine skiing | 1992–1998 | Winter | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Swimming | 1972–1976 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Athletics | 1900–1908 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Fencing | 1900–1904 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Swimming | 1956–1964 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Figure skating | 1920–1932 | Both | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Swimming | 1984–1988 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Speed skating | 1984–1988 | Winter | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Athletics | 1904–1908 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Alpine skiing | 2010–2014 | Winter | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | ' | Swimming | 2016 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
99 | Wrestling | 1988–2000 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | ' | Cycling | 2008–2016 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
99 | Gymnastics | 1976–1980 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Diving | 1960–1964 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Ski jumping | 1984–1988 | Winter | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Athletics | 1960–1964 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Athletics | 1900–1904 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Swimming | 1956–1960 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Athletics | 1968–1980 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Speed skating | 1968–1972 | Winter | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Gymnastics | 1984 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | Equestrian | 1996–2008 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
99 | ' | Wrestling | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | |
99 | Athletics | 1988–2000 | Summer | M | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||
127 | ' | Athletics | 2004–2016 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | |
128 | Cross-country skiing | 1984–1994 | Winter | F | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | ||
128 | Alpine skiing | 1992–1998 | Winter | F | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | ||
130 | ' | Gymnastics | 2016 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
130 | Weightlifting | 1992–2004 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
130 | Athletics | 1920–1932 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
130 | Athletics | 1904–1908 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
130 | Swimming | 1996 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ||
130 | Zou Kai | Gymnastics | 2008–2012 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
136 | Cross-country skiing | 1994–2002 | Winter | M | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Speed skating | 1952 | Winter | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | ' | Cycling | 2008–2016 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
136 | Cycling | 1996–2000 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Swimming | 1996–2000 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1948 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Swimming | 1968–1972 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1956–1964 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Canoeing | 2000–2012 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1904 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Cross-country skiing | 1924 | Winter | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Figure skating | 1928–1936 | Winter | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1924–1928 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Rowing | 1956–1964 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Wrestling | 1932–1936 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1992–2000 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Weightlifting | 1992–2000 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Rowing | 1976–1984 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1976–1980 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Alpine skiing | 1968 | Winter | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1908–1912 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1904 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | ' | Wrestling | 2008–2016 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
136 | Cycling | 1896 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Wrestling | 1964–1972 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Swimming | 1968 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Weightlifting | 1996–2004 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Fencing | 1912–1920 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Judo | 1996–2004 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1936 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Boxing | 1948–1956 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1992–1996 | Summer | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Alpine skiing | 1956 | Winter | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Wrestling | 1996–2008 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Swimming | 1980–1988 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Boxing | 1992–2000 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Athletics | 1960–1964 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Boxing | 1972–1980 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | ' | Ski jumping | 2014–2018 | Winter | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
136 | Weightlifting | 1988–1996 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Speed skating | 1998–2006 | Winter | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Speed skating | 1988 | Winter | F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Nordic combined | 1972–1980 | Winter | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Swimming | 1924–1928 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Wrestling | 1920–1932 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | ' | Snowboarding | 2006–2018 | Winter | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
136 | Cycling | 2004–2012 | Summer | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
136 | Cross-country skiing | 1980–1984 | Winter | M | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |