The top 10 Olympians with the most medals are:
- Michael Phelps (United States): 28 medals (23 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze)
- Larisa Latynina (Soviet Union): 18 medals (9 gold, 5 silver, 4 bronze)
- Katie Ledecky (United States): 14 medals (9 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze)
- Paavo Nurmi (Finland): 12 medals (9 gold, 3 silver)
- Carl Lewis (United States): 10 medals (9 gold, 1 silver)
- Simone Biles (United States): 7 medals (5 gold, 2 bronze)
- Mark Spitz (United States): 9 medals (7 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze)
- Ireen Wüst (Netherlands): 6 medals (5 gold, 1 silver)
- Usain Bolt (Jamaica): 8 medals (8 gold)
- Matt Biondi (United States): 11 medals (8 gold, 3 silver)
Note that this list is based on the total number of medals won, not just gold medals. Some athletes may have fewer gold medals but more total medals due to silver and bronze finishes.