Most Olympic medals won by a woman
The current most olympic medals won by a woman record is 18 medals, held by Larisa Latynina, set on October 20, 1964. Last checked October 9, 2026.
18
medals
Larisa Latynina
- Holder
- Larisa Latynina
- Record
- 18 medals
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Date set
- October 20, 1964
- Recognized by
- International Olympic Committee
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- olympedia.org Read the source
- olympics.com The most decorated at the olympic museum
- olympedia.org Read the source
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