As of 2024, the athlete with the most gold medals won at the Summer Olympic Games was swimming sensation Michael Phelps, with a staggering 23 golds to his name. Meanwhile, there were six Olympians with six gold medals, two of whom reached the milestone during the Paris 2024 Olympics - swimmers Katie Ledecky and Caeleb Dressel.
Athletes with the most gold medals won at the Summer Olympic Games from 1896 to 2024
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