Most Olympic gold medals
The current most olympic gold medals record is 23 gold medals, held by Michael Phelps, set on August 13, 2016. Last checked October 14, 2026.
23
gold medals
Michael Phelps
- Holder
- Michael Phelps
- Record
- 23 gold medals
- Date set
- August 13, 2016
- Recognized by
- IOC
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Olympedia Read the source
- TNT Sports Michael phelps greatest olympian record gold medals sto20018580
- guinnessworldrecords.com Most gold medals won at the olympics male
- britannica.com Read the source
- ishof.org Read the source
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