Most Olympic gold medals
The current most olympic gold medals record is 23 gold medals, held by Michael Phelps. Last checked October 9, 2026.
23
gold medals
Michael Phelps
- Holder
- Michael Phelps
- Record
- 23 gold medals
- Recognized by
- IOC
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- Olympedia Read the source
- TNT Sports Michael phelps greatest olympian record gold medals sto20018580
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