List of multiple Olympic gold medalists at a single Games - wikipedia List of multiple Olympic gold medalists at a single Games Contents 1 List of most gold medals won at a single Olympic Games 1.1 Timeline 2 List of most individual gold medals won at a single Olympic Games 2.1 Timeline 3 See also 4 References List of most gold medals won at a single Olympic Games This is a list of most gold medals won in a single Olympic Games. Medals won in the 1906 Intercalated Games are not included. It includes top - three placings in 1896 and 1900, before medals were awarded for top - three placings. This list is incomplete ; you can help by expanding it. Rank Athlete Nation Sport Year Game Sex Gold Silver Bronze Total Phelps, Michael Michael Phelps United States Swimming 2008 Summer 8 0 0 8 Spitz, Mark Mark Spitz United States Swimming 1972 Summer 7 0 0 7 Phelps, Michael Michael Phelps United States Swimming Summer 6 0 8 Otto, Kristin Kristin Otto East Germany Swimming 1988 Summer 6 0 0 6 Scherbo, Vitaly Vitaly Scherbo Unified Team Gymnastics 1992 Summer 6 0 0 6 6 Lee, Willis A. Willis A. Lee United States Shooting 1920 Summer 5 7 Biondi, Matt Matt Biondi United States Swimming 1988 Summer 5 7 8 Heida, Anton Anton Heida United States Gymnastics 1904 Summer 5 0 6 Phelps, Michael Michael Phelps United States Swimming 2016 Summer 5 0 6 10 Nadi, Nedo Nedo Nadi Italy Fencing 1920 Summer 5 0 0 5 Nurmi, Paavo Paavo Nurmi Finland Athletics 1924 Summer 5 0 0 5 Heiden, Eric Eric Heiden United States Speed skating 1980 Winter 5 0 0 5 13 Shakhlin, Boris Boris Shakhlin Soviet Union Gymnastics 1960 Summer 7 Andrianov, Nikolai Nikolai Andrianov Soviet Union Gymnastics 1976 Summer 7 15 Van Innis, Hubert Hubert Van Innis Belgium Archery 1920 Summer 0 6 Ritola, Ville Ville Ritola Finland Athletics 1924 Summer 0 6 Chukarin, Viktor Viktor Chukarin Soviet Union Gymnastics 1952 Summer 0 6 Keleti, Ágnes Ágnes Keleti Hungary Gymnastics 1956 Summer 0 6 Čáslavská, Věra Věra Čáslavská Czechoslovakia Gymnastics 1968 Summer 0 6 Phelps, Michael Michael Phelps United States Swimming 2012 Summer 0 6 21 Spooner, Lloyd Lloyd Spooner United States Shooting 1920 Summer 7 22 Osburn, Carl Carl Osburn United States Shooting 1920 Summer 6 Latynina, Larisa Larisa Latynina Soviet Union Gymnastics 1956 Summer 6 Nakayama, Akinori Akinori Nakayama Japan Gymnastics 1968 Summer 6 25 Ender, Kornelia Kornelia Ender East Germany Swimming 1976 Summer 0 5 Naber, John John Naber United States Swimming 1976 Summer 0 5 Szabo, Ecaterina Ecaterina Szabo Romania Gymnastics 1984 Summer 0 5 Artemov, Vladimir Vladimir Artemov Soviet Union Gymnastics 1988 Summer 0 5 Ledecky, Katie Katie Ledecky United States Swimming 2016 Summer 0 5 30 Hurley, Marcus Marcus Hurley United States Cycling 1904 Summer 0 5 Franklin, Missy Missy Franklin United States Swimming 2012 Summer 0 5 Biles, Simone Simone Biles United States Gymnastics 2016 Summer 0 5 33 Schuhmann, Carl Carl Schuhmann Germany Gymnastics, Wrestling 1896 Summer 0 0 Kraenzlein, Alvin Alvin Kraenzlein United States Athletics 1900 Summer 0 0 Owens, Jesse Jesse Owens United States Athletics 1936 Summer 0 0 Blankers - Koen, Fanny Fanny Blankers - Koen Netherlands Athletics 1948 Summer 0 0 Schollander, Don Don Schollander United States Swimming 1964 Summer 0 0 Skoblikova, Lidiya Lidiya Skoblikova Soviet Union Speed skating 1964 Winter 0 0 Lewis, Carl Carl Lewis United States Athletics 1984 Summer 0 0 Van Dyken, Amy Amy Van Dyken United States Swimming Summer 0 0 Bjørndalen, Ole Einar Ole Einar Bjørndalen Norway Biathlon 2002 Winter 0 0 42 Weingärtner, Hermann Hermann Weingärtner Germany Gymnastics 1896 Summer 6 Eyser, George George Eyser United States Gymnastics 1904 Summer 6 Latynina, Larisa Larisa Latynina Soviet Union Gymnastics 1960 Summer 6 Ning, Li Li Ning China Gymnastics 1984 Summer 6 Daniela Silivaş Romania Gymnastics 1988 Summer 6 47 Carlberg, Vilhelm Vilhelm Carlberg Sweden Shooting 1912 Summer 0 5 Olsen, Otto Otto Olsen Norway Shooting 1920 Summer 0 5 Ducret, Roger Roger Ducret France Fencing 1924 Summer 0 5 Kato, Sawao Sawao Kato Japan Gymnastics 1972 Summer 0 5 Yegorova, Lyubov Lyubov Yegorova Unified Team Cross-country skiing 1992 Winter 0 5 Thorpe, Ian Ian Thorpe Australia Swimming 2000 Summer 0 5 52 Frey, Konrad Konrad Frey Germany Gymnastics 1936 Summer 6 Ono, Takashi Takashi Ono Japan Gymnastics 1960 Summer 6 54 Daniels, Charles Charles Daniels United States Swimming 1904 Summer 5 Thunberg, Clas Clas Thunberg Finland Speed skating 1924 Winter 5 Chukarin, Viktor Viktor Chukarin Soviet Union Gymnastics 1956 Summer 5 Gould, Shane Shane Gould Australia Swimming 1972 Summer 5 Comaneci, Nadia Nadia Comaneci Romania Gymnastics 1976 Summer 5 Lazutina, Larisa Larisa Lazutina Russia Cross-country skiing 1998 Winter 5 Bjørgen, Marit Marit Bjørgen Norway Cross-country skiing Winter 5 Schmitt, Allison Allison Schmitt United States Swimming 2012 Summer 5 60 Nurmi, Paavo Paavo Nurmi Finland Athletics 1920 Summer 0 Miez, Georges Georges Miez Switzerland Gymnastics 1928 Summer 0 Ballangrud, Ivar Ivar Ballangrud Norway Speed skating 1936 Winter 0 Čáslavská, Věra Věra Čáslavská Czechoslovakia Gymnastics 1964 Summer 0 Endo, Yukio Yukio Endo Japan Gymnastics 1964 Summer 0 Hickcox, Charlie Charlie Hickcox United States Swimming 1968 Summer 0 Korbut, Olga Olga Korbut Soviet Union Gymnastics 1972 Summer 0 Kim, Nellie Nellie Kim Soviet Union Gymnastics 1976 Summer 0 Griffith - Joyner, Florence Florence Griffith - Joyner United States Athletics 1988 Summer 0 Dæhlie, Bjørn Bjørn Dæhlie Norway Cross-country skiing 1992 Winter 0 Ulvang, Vegard Vegard Ulvang Norway Cross-country skiing 1992 Winter 0 Yegorova, Lyubov Lyubov Yegorova Russia Cross-country skiing 1994 Winter 0 Dæhlie, Bjørn Bjørn Dæhlie Norway Cross-country skiing 1998 Winter 0 de Bruijn, Inge Inge de Bruijn Netherlands Swimming 2000 Summer 0 van Moorsel, Leontien Leontien van Moorsel Netherlands Cycling 2000 Summer 0 Kostelić, Janica Janica Kostelić Croatia Alpine skiing 2002 Winter 0 Hosszú, Katinka Katinka Hosszú Hungary Swimming 2016 Summer 0 75 Weissmuller, Johnny Johnny Weissmuller United States Swimming 1924 Summer 0 Kato, Sawao Sawao Kato Japan Gymnastics 1968 Summer 0 Montgomery, Jim Jim Montgomery United States Swimming 1976 Summer 0 Bilozerchev, Dmitry Dmitry Bilozerchev Soviet Union Gymnastics 1988 Summer 0 Smith, Michelle Michelle Smith Ireland Swimming Summer 0 Thompson, Jenny Jenny Thompson United States Swimming 2000 Summer 0 Ahn, Hyun - Soo Hyun - Soo Ahn South Korea Short track speed skating 2006 Winter 0 Ahn, Victor Victor Ahn Russia Short track speed skating 2014 Winter 0 82 Ewry, Ray Ray Ewry United States Athletics 1900 Summer 0 0 Ewry, Ray Ray Ewry United States Athletics 1904 Summer 0 0 Hahn, Archie Archie Hahn United States Athletics 1904 Summer 0 0 Sheppard, Mel Mel Sheppard United States Athletics 1908 Summer 0 0 Taylor, Henry Henry Taylor Great Britain Swimming 1908 Summer 0 0 Lane, Alfred Alfred Lane United States Shooting 1912 Summer 0 0 Fisher, Morris Morris Fisher United States Shooting 1920 Summer 0 0 Lilloe - Olsen, Ole Ole Lilloe - Olsen Norway Shooting 1920 Summer 0 0 Ross, Norman Norman Ross United States Swimming 1920 Summer 0 0 Andersen, Hjalmar Hjalmar Andersen Norway Speed skating 1952 Winter 0 0 Zátopek, Emil Emil Zátopek Czechoslovakia Athletics 1952 Summer 0 0 Cuthbert, Betty Betty Cuthbert Australia Athletics 1956 Summer 0 0 Morrow, Bobby Bobby Morrow United States Athletics 1956 Summer 0 0 Rose, Murray Murray Rose Australia Swimming 1956 Summer 0 0 Sailer, Toni Toni Sailer Austria Alpine skiing 1956 Winter 0 0 Rudolph, Wilma Wilma Rudolph United States Athletics 1960 Summer 0 0 Clark, Steve Steve Clark United States Swimming 1964 Summer 0 0 Meyer, Debbie Debbie Meyer United States Swimming 1968 Summer 0 0 Killy, Jean - Claude Jean - Claude Killy France Alpine skiing 1968 Winter 0 0 Neilson, Sandy Sandy Neilson United States Swimming 1972 Summer 0 0 Kulakova, Galina Galina Kulakova Soviet Union Cross-country skiing 1972 Winter 0 0 Schenk, Ard Ard Schenk Netherlands Speed skating 1972 Winter 0 0 Salnikov, Vladimir Vladimir Salnikov Soviet Union Swimming 1980 Summer 0 0 Brisco - Hooks, Valerie Valerie Brisco - Hooks United States Athletics 1984 Summer 0 0 Carey, Rick Rick Carey United States Swimming 1984 Summer 0 0 Caulkins, Tracy Tracy Caulkins United States Swimming 1984 Summer 0 0 Ferguson, Ian Ian Ferguson New Zealand Canoeing 1984 Summer 0 0 Gaines, Rowdy Rowdy Gaines United States Swimming 1984 Summer 0 0 Meagher, Mary Mary Meagher United States Swimming 1984 Summer 0 0 Evans, Janet Janet Evans United States Swimming 1988 Summer 0 0 van Gennip, Yvonne Yvonne van Gennip Netherlands Speed skating 1988 Winter 0 0 Egerszegi, Krisztina Krisztina Egerszegi Hungary Swimming 1992 Summer 0 0 Sadovyi, Yevgeny Yevgeny Sadovyi Unified Team Swimming 1992 Summer 0 0 Koss, Johann Olav Johann Olav Koss Norway Speed skating 1994 Winter 0 0 Davis, Josh Josh Davis United States Swimming Summer 0 0 Thompson, Jenny Jenny Thompson United States Swimming Summer 0 0 Krayzelburg, Lenny Lenny Krayzelburg United States Swimming 2000 Summer 0 0 Henry, Jodie Jodie Henry Australia Swimming Summer 0 0 Peirsol, Aaron Aaron Peirsol United States Swimming Summer 0 0 Ponor, Cătălina Cătălina Ponor Romania Gymnastics Summer 0 0 Greis, Michael Michael Greis Germany Biathlon 2006 Winter 0 0 Sun - Yu, Jin Jin Sun - Yu South Korea Short - track Speed Skating 2006 Winter 0 0 Hoy, Chris Chris Hoy Great Britain Cycling 2008 Summer 0 0 Kai, Zou Zou Kai China Gymnastics 2008 Summer 0 0 Rice, Stephanie Stephanie Rice Australia Swimming 2008 Summer 0 0 Bolt, Usain Usain Bolt Jamaica Athletics 2012 Summer 0 0 Felix, Allyson Allyson Felix United States Athletics 2012 Summer 0 0 Vollmer, Dana Dana Vollmer United States Swimming 2012 Summer 0 0 Bjørgen, Marit Marit Bjørgen Norway Cross-country skiing 2014 Winter 0 0 Domracheva, Darya Darya Domracheva Belarus Biathlon 2014 Winter 0 0 Bolt, Usain Usain Bolt Jamaica Athletics 2016 Summer 0 0 Kenny, Jason Jason Kenny Great Britain Cycling 2016 Summer 0 0 Kozák, Danuta Danuta Kozák Hungary Canoeing 2016 Summer 0 0 Murphy, Ryan Ryan Murphy United States Swimming 2016 Summer 0 0 132 Wüst, Ireen Ireen Wüst Netherlands Speed skating 2014 Winter 0 5 133 Latynina, Larisa Larisa Latynina Soviet Union Gymnastics 1964 Summer 6 134 Tewksbury, Walter Walter Tewksbury United States Athletics 1900 Summer 5 Andrianov, Nikolai Nikolai Andrianov Soviet Union Gymnastics 1980 Summer 5 Coughlin, Natalie Natalie Coughlin United States Swimming Summer 5 Lochte, Ryan Ryan Lochte United States Swimming 2012 Summer 5 138 Mangiarotti, Edoardo Edoardo Mangiarotti Italy Fencing 1952 Summer 0 Comaneci, Nadia Nadia Comaneci Romania Gymnastics 1980 Summer 0 Enke, Karin Karin Enke East Germany Speed skating 1984 Winter 0 Gross, Michael Michael Gross West Germany Swimming 1984 Summer 0 Popov, Alexander Alexander Popov Unified Team Swimming 1992 Summer 0 Dæhlie, Bjørn Bjørn Dæhlie Norway Cross-country skiing 1994 Winter 0 Hall, Jr., Gary Gary Hall, Jr. United States Swimming Summer 0 Popov, Alexander Alexander Popov Russia Swimming Summer 0 Manuel, Simone Simone Manuel United States Swimming 2016 Summer 0 145 Nemov, Alexei Alexei Nemov Russia Gymnastics Summer 6 Nemov, Alexei Alexei Nemov Russia Gymnastics 2000 Summer 6 146 Tsukahara, Mitsuo Mitsuo Tsukahara Japan Gymnastics 1976 Summer 5 Gushiken, Koji Koji Gushiken Japan Gymnastics 1984 Summer 5 Boginskaya, Svetlana Svetlana Boginskaya Soviet Union Gymnastics 1988 Summer 5 Shushunova, Yelena Yelena Shushunova Soviet Union Gymnastics 1988 Summer 5 150 Astakhova, Polina Polina Astakhova Soviet Union Gymnastics 1960 Summer Astakhova, Polina Polina Astakhova Soviet Union Gymnastics 1964 Summer Spitz, Mark Mark Spitz United States Swimming 1968 Summer Wenden, Michael Michael Wenden Australia Swimming 1968 Summer Heidenreich, Jerry Jerry Heidenreich United States Swimming 1972 Summer Matthes, Roland Roland Matthes East Germany Swimming 1972 Summer Nakayama, Akinori Akinori Nakayama Japan Gymnastics 1972 Summer Tourischeva, Ludmilla Ludmilla Tourischeva Soviet Union Gymnastics 1972 Summer Svan, Gunde Gunde Svan Sweden Cross-country skiing 1984 Winter Miloşovici, Lavinia Lavinia Miloşovici Romania Gymnastics 1992 Summer Hall, Jr., Gary Gary Hall, Jr. United States Swimming 2000 Summer Thorpe, Ian Ian Thorpe Australia Swimming Summer Trickett, Lisbeth Lisbeth Trickett Australia Swimming 2008 Summer DiRado, Maya Maya DiRado United States Swimming 2016 Summer 163 Prinstein, Meyer Meyer Prinstein United States Athletics 1900 Summer 0 Van Innis, Hubert Hubert Van Innis Belgium Archery 1900 Summer 0 Lilloe - Olsen, Ole Ole Lilloe - Olsen Norway Shooting 1924 Summer 0 Gaudin, Lucien Lucien Gaudin France Fencing 1928 Summer 0 McLane, Jimmy Jimmy McLane United States Swimming 1948 Summer 0 Konno, Ford Ford Konno United States Swimming 1952 Summer 0 Fraser, Dawn Dawn Fraser Australia Swimming 1956 Summer 0 Matthes, Roland Roland Matthes East Germany Swimming 1968 Summer 0 Walsh, Ken Ken Walsh United States Swimming 1968 Summer 0 Hencken, John John Hencken United States Swimming 1976 Summer 0 Kato, Sawao Sawao Kato Japan Gymnastics 1976 Summer 0 Mittermaier, Rosi Rosi Mittermaier Germany Alpine skiing 1976 Winter 0 Smetanina, Raisa Raisa Smetanina Soviet Union Cross-country skiing 1976 Winter 0 Wenzel, Hanni Hanni Wenzel Liechtenstein Alpine skiing 1980 Winter 0 Andersson, Agneta Agneta Andersson Sweden Canoeing 1984 Summer 0 Heath, Mike Mike Heath United States Swimming 1984 Summer 0 Vidmar, Peter Peter Vidmar United States Gymnastics 1984 Summer 0 Jacobs, Chris Chris Jacobs United States Swimming 1988 Summer 0 Jager, Tom Tom Jager United States Swimming 1988 Summer 0 Lewis, Carl Carl Lewis United States Athletics 1988 Summer 0 Schmidt, Birgit Birgit Schmidt East Germany Canoeing 1988 Summer 0 Biondi, Matt Matt Biondi United States Swimming 1992 Summer 0 Niemann - Stirnemann, Gunda Gunda Niemann - Stirnemann Germany Speed skating 1992 Winter 0 Thompson, Jenny Jenny Thompson United States Swimming 1992 Summer 0 Torrence, Gwen Gwen Torrence United States Athletics 1992 Summer 0 Pankratov, Denis Denis Pankratov Russia Swimming Summer 0 Zamolodchikova, Elena Elena Zamolodchikova Russia Gymnastics 2000 Summer 0 Uytdehaage, Jochem Jochem Uytdehaage Netherlands Speed skating 2002 Winter 0 Yang ( b. 1976 ), Yang Yang Yang ( b. 1976 ) China Short - track Speed skating 2002 Winter 0 Grevers, Matt Matt Grevers United States Swimming 2008 Summer 0 Peirsol, Aaron Aaron Peirsol United States Swimming 2008 Summer 0 Wei, Yang Yang Wei China Gymnastics 2008 Summer 0 Neuner, Magdalena Magdalena Neuner Germany Biathlon Winter 0 Adrian, Nathan Nathan Adrian United States Swimming 2012 Summer 0 Grevers, Matt Matt Grevers United States Swimming 2012 Summer 0 Kromowidjojo, Ranomi Ranomi Kromowidjojo Netherlands Swimming 2012 Summer 0 Fourcade, Martin Martin Fourcade France Biathlon 2014 Winter 0 Kramer, Sven Sven Kramer Netherlands Speed skating 2014 Winter 0 Felix, Allyson Allyson Felix United States Athletics 2016 Summer 0 197 Torres, Dara Dara Torres United States Swimming 2000 Summer 0 5 198 Kuchinskaya, Natalia Natalia Kuchinskaya Soviet Union Gymnastics 1968 Summer 0 Averina, Tatyana Tatyana Averina Soviet Union Speed skating 1976 Winter 0 Shaposhnikova, Natalia Natalia Shaposhnikova Soviet Union Gymnastics 1980 Summer 0 van den Hoogenband, Pieter Pieter van den Hoogenband Netherlands Swimming 2000 Summer 0 Lochte, Ryan Ryan Lochte United States Swimming 2008 Summer 0 Adrian, Nathan Nathan Adrian United States Swimming 2016 Summer 0 204 Doherty, Reginald Reginald Doherty Great Britain Tennis 1900 Summer 0 Sheridan, Martin Martin Sheridan United States Athletics 1908 Summer 0 Lane, Alfred Alfred Lane United States Shooting 1920 Summer 0 Liberg, Einar Einar Liberg Norway Shooting 1920 Summer 0 Whitfield, Mal Mal Whitfield United States Athletics 1948 Summer 0 Mangiarotti, Edoardo Edoardo Mangiarotti Italy Fencing 1956 Summer 0 Jernberg, Sixten Sixten Jernberg Sweden Cross-country skiing 1964 Winter 0 Tsukahara, Mitsuo Mitsuo Tsukahara Japan Gymnastics 1972 Summer 0 Petrik, Larisa Larisa Petrik Soviet Union Gymnastics 1968 Summer 0 Davydova, Yelena Yelena Davydova Soviet Union Gymnastics 1980 Summer 0 Boucher, Gaetan Gaetan Boucher Canada Speed skating 1984 Winter 0 Olsen, Jon Jon Olsen United States Swimming 1992 Summer 0 Stewart, Melvin Melvin Stewart United States Swimming 1992 Summer 0 Lee - Kyung, Chun Chun Lee - Kyung South Korea Short - track Speed skating 1998 Winter 0 Amânar, Simona Simona Amânar Romania Gymnastics 2000 Summer 0 Gagnon, Marc Marc Gagnon Canada Short - track Speed skating 2002 Winter 0 Campbell - Brown, Veronica Veronica Campbell - Brown Jamaica Athletics Summer 0 Kitajima, Kosuke Kosuke Kitajima Japan Swimming Summer 0 Fabris, Enrico Enrico Fabris Italy Speed skating 2006 Winter 0 Fischer, Sven Sven Fischer Germany Biathlon 2006 Winter 0 Kitajima, Kosuke Kosuke Kitajima Japan Swimming 2008 Summer 0 Lezak, Jason Jason Lezak United States Swimming 2008 Summer 0 Sáblíková, Martina Martina Sáblíková Czech Republic Speed skating Winter 0 Kai, Zou Zou Kai China Gymnastics 2012 Summer 0 Raisman, Aly Aly Raisman United States Gymnastics 2012 Summer 0 226 Burke, Thomas Thomas Burke United States Athletics 1896 Summer 0 0 Flack, Edwin Edwin Flack Australia Athletics 1896 Summer 0 0 Garrett, Robert Robert Garrett United States Athletics 1896 Summer 0 0 Hajós, Alfréd Alfréd Hajós Hungary Swimming 1896 Summer 0 0 Ayat, Albert Robert Albert Robert Ayat France Fencing 1900 Summer 0 0 Jarvis, John Arthur John Arthur Jarvis Great Britain Swimming 1900 Summer 0 0 Alibert, Gaston Gaston Alibert France Fencing 1908 Summer 0 0 Ewry, Ray Ray Ewry United States Athletics 1908 Summer 0 0 Halmay, Zoltán Zoltán Halmay Hungary Swimming 1908 Summer 0 0 Larner, George George Larner Great Britain Athletics 1908 Summer 0 0 Lemming, Eric Eric Lemming Sweden Athletics 1908 Summer 0 0 Swahn, Oscar Oscar Swahn Sweden Shooting 1908 Summer 0 0 Swahn, Alfred Alfred Swahn Sweden Shooting 1912 Summer 0 0 Thorpe, Jim Jim Thorpe United States Athletics 1912 Summer 0 0 Hill, Albert Albert Hill Great Britain Athletics 1920 Summer 0 0 Kahanamoku, Duke Duke Kahanamoku United States Swimming 1920 Summer 0 0 Paddock, Charlie Charlie Paddock United States Athletics 1920 Summer 0 0 Fisher, Morris Morris Fisher United States Shooting 1924 Summer 0 0 Gaudin, Lucien Lucien Gaudin France Fencing 1924 Summer 0 0 Houser, Clarence Clarence Houser United States Athletics 1924 Summer 0 0 Osborn, Harold Harold Osborn United States Athletics 1924 Summer 0 0 van der Voort van Zijp, Adolph Adolph van der Voort van Zijp Netherlands Equestrian 1924 Summer 0 0 Kojac, George George Kojac United States Swimming 1928 Summer 0 0 Pahud de Mortanges, Charles Charles Pahud de Mortanges Netherlands Equestrian 1928 Summer 0 0 Thunberg, Clas Clas Thunberg Finland Speed skating 1928 Winter 0 0 Weissmuller, Johnny Johnny Weissmuller United States Swimming 1928 Summer 0 0 Jaffee, Irving Irving Jaffee United States Speed skating 1932 Winter 0 0 Johansson, Ivar Ivar Johansson Sweden Wrestling 1932 Summer 0 0 Miyazaki, Yasuji Yasuji Miyazaki Japan Swimming 1932 Summer 0 0 Shea, Jack Jack Shea United States Speed skating 1932 Winter 0 0 Tolan, Eddie Eddie Tolan United States Athletics 1932 Summer 0 0 Palusalu, Kristjan Kristjan Palusalu Estonia Wrestling 1936 Summer 0 0 Buhan, Jehan Jehan Buhan France Fencing 1948 Summer 0 0 Dillard, Harrison Harrison Dillard United States Athletics 1948 Summer 0 0 Fredriksson, Gert Gert Fredriksson Sweden Canoeing 1948 Summer 0 0 Gerevich, Aladár Aladár Gerevich Hungary Fencing 1948 Summer 0 0 Patton, Mel Mel Patton United States Athletics 1948 Summer 0 0 Ris, Wally Wally Ris United States Swimming 1948 Summer 0 0 Smith, Bill Bill Smith United States Swimming 1948 Summer 0 0 Dillard, Harrison Harrison Dillard United States Athletics 1952 Summer 0 0 d'Oriola, Christian Christian d'Oriola France Fencing 1952 Summer 0 0 Kovács, Pál Pál Kovács Hungary Fencing 1952 Summer 0 0 Noyelle, André André Noyelle Belgium Cycling 1952 Summer 0 0 Saint Cyr, Henri Henri Saint Cyr Sweden Equestrian 1952 Summer 0 0 Fredriksson, Gert Gert Fredriksson Sweden Canoeing 1956 Summer 0 0 Grishin, Yevgeny Yevgeny Grishin Soviet Union Speed skating 1956 Winter 0 0 Henricks, John John Henricks Australia Swimming 1956 Summer 0 0 Kárpáti, Rudolf Rudolf Kárpáti Hungary Fencing 1956 Summer 0 0 Saint Cyr, Henri Henri Saint Cyr Sweden Equestrian 1956 Summer 0 0 Shakhlin, Boris Boris Shakhlin Soviet Union Gymnastics 1956 Summer 0 0 Winkler, Hans Günter Hans Günter Winkler United Team of Germany Equestrian 1956 Summer 0 0 Davis, Glenn Glenn Davis United States Athletics 1960 Summer 0 0 Delfino, Giuseppe Giuseppe Delfino Italy Fencing 1960 Summer 0 0 Farrell, Jeff Jeff Farrell United States Swimming 1960 Summer 0 0 Grishin, Yevgeny Yevgeny Grishin Soviet Union Speed skating 1960 Winter 0 0 Kárpáti, Rudolf Rudolf Kárpáti Hungary Fencing 1960 Summer 0 0 Skoblikova, Lidiya Lidiya Skoblikova Soviet Union Speed skating 1960 Winter 0 0 Troy, Mike Mike Troy United States Swimming 1960 Summer 0 0 Hayes, Bob Bob Hayes United States Athletics 1964 Summer 0 0 Ilman, Gary Gary Ilman United States Swimming 1964 Summer 0 0 Snell, Peter Peter Snell New Zealand Athletics 1964 Summer 0 0 Yamashita, Haruhiro Haruhiro Yamashita Japan Gymnastics 1964 Summer 0 0 Burton, Mike Mike Burton United States Swimming 1968 Summer 0 0 Evans, Lee Lee Evans United States Athletics 1968 Summer 0 0 Hines, Jim Jim Hines United States Athletics 1968 Summer 0 0 McKenzie, Don Don McKenzie United States Swimming 1968 Summer 0 0 Rerych, Stephen Stephen Rerych United States Swimming 1968 Summer 0 0 Russell, Doug Doug Russell United States Swimming 1968 Summer 0 0 Tyus, Wyomia Wyomia Tyus United States Athletics 1968 Summer 0 0 Meade, Richard Richard Meade Great Britain Equestrian 1972 Summer 0 0 Ruska, Wim Wim Ruska Netherlands Judo 1972 Summer 0 0 Virén, Lasse Lasse Virén Finland Athletics 1972 Summer 0 0 Woyda, Witold Witold Woyda Poland Fencing 1972 Summer 0 0 Bruner, Mike Mike Bruner United States Swimming 1976 Summer 0 0 Furniss, Bruce Bruce Furniss United States Swimming 1976 Summer 0 0 Goodell, Brian Brian Goodell United States Swimming 1976 Summer 0 0 Juantorena, Alberto Alberto Juantorena Cuba Athletics 1976 Summer 0 0 Virén, Lasse Lasse Virén Finland Athletics 1976 Summer 0 0 Vogel, Matt Matt Vogel United States Swimming 1976 Summer 0 0 Kim, Nellie Nellie Kim Soviet Union Gymnastics 1980 Summer 0 0 Stenmark, Ingemar Ingemar Stenmark Sweden Alpine skiing 1980 Winter 0 0 Trinquet, Pascale Pascale Trinquet France Fencing 1980 Summer 0 0 Ashford, Evelyn Evelyn Ashford United States Athletics 1984 Summer 0 0 Babers, Alonzo Alonzo Babers United States Athletics 1984 Summer 0 0 Baumann, Alex Alex Baumann Canada Swimming 1984 Summer 0 0 Conner, Bart Bart Conner United States Gymnastics 1984 Summer 0 0 Jager, Tom Tom Jager United States Swimming 1984 Summer 0 0 Klimke, Reiner Reiner Klimke West Germany Equestrian 1984 Summer 0 0 Louganis, Greg Greg Louganis United States Diving 1984 Summer 0 0 Lundquist, Steve Steve Lundquist United States Swimming 1984 Summer 0 0 Wassberg, Thomas Thomas Wassberg Sweden Cross-country skiing 1984 Winter 0 0 Dalbey, Troy Troy Dalbey United States Swimming 1988 Summer 0 0 Darnyi, Tamás Tamás Darnyi Hungary Swimming 1988 Summer 0 0 Gustafson, Tomas Tomas Gustafson Sweden Speed skating 1988 Winter 0 0 Lewis, Steve Steve Lewis United States Athletics 1988 Summer 0 0 Louganis, Greg Greg Louganis United States Diving 1988 Summer 0 0 Soo - Nyung, Kim Kim Soo - Nyung South Korea Archery 1988 Summer 0 0 Svan, Gunde Gunde Svan Sweden Cross-country skiing 1988 Winter 0 0 Tomba, Alberto Alberto Tomba Italy Alpine skiing 1988 Winter 0 0 Blair, Bonnie Bonnie Blair United States Speed skating 1992 Winter 0 0 Bukhalov, Nikolay Nikolay Bukhalov Bulgaria Canoeing 1992 Summer 0 0 Youn - Jeong, Cho Cho Youn - Jeong South Korea Archery 1992 Summer 0 0 Darnyi, Tamás Tamás Darnyi Hungary Swimming 1992 Summer 0 0 Diebel, Nelson Nelson Diebel United States Swimming 1992 Summer 0 0 Lewis, Carl Carl Lewis United States Athletics 1992 Summer 0 0 Marsh, Mike Mike Marsh United States Athletics 1992 Summer 0 0 Morales, Pablo Pablo Morales United States Swimming 1992 Summer 0 0 Skrzypaszek, Arkadiusz Arkadiusz Skrzypaszek Poland Modern pentathlon 1992 Summer 0 0 Trillini, Giovanna Giovanna Trillini Italy Fencing 1992 Summer 0 0 Watts, Quincy Quincy Watts United States Athletics 1992 Summer 0 0 Bédard, Myriam Myriam Bédard Canada Biathlon 1994 Winter 0 0 Blair, Bonnie Bonnie Blair United States Speed skating 1994 Winter 0 0 Wasmeier, Markus Markus Wasmeier Germany Alpine Skiing 1994 Winter 0 0 Bailey, Donovan Donovan Bailey Canada Athletics Summer 0 0 Devers, Gail Gail Devers United States Athletics Summer 0 0 Doktor, Martin Martin Doktor Czech Republic Canoeing Summer 0 0 Flessel - Colovic, Laura Laura Flessel - Colovic France Fencing Summer 0 0 Johnson, Michael Michael Johnson United States Athletics Summer 0 0 Kyung - Wook, Kim Kim Kyung - Wook South Korea Archery Summer 0 0 Loader, Danyon Danyon Loader New Zealand Swimming Summer 0 0 Miller, Shannon Shannon Miller United States Gymnastics Summer 0 0 Olsen, Jon Jon Olsen United States Swimming Summer 0 0 Pérec, Marie - José Marie - José Pérec France Athletics Summer 0 0 Rouse, Jeff Jeff Rouse United States Swimming Summer 0 0 Schumacher, Brad Brad Schumacher United States Swimming Summer 0 0 Werth, Isabell Isabell Werth Germany Equestrian Summer 0 0 Alsgaard, Thomas Thomas Alsgaard Norway Cross-country skiing 1998 Winter 0 0 Maier, Hermann Hermann Maier Austria Alpine skiing 1998 Winter 0 0 Romme, Gianni Gianni Romme Netherlands Speed skating 1998 Winter 0 0 Timmer, Marianne Marianne Timmer Netherlands Speed skating 1998 Winter 0 0 Damian, Georgeta Georgeta Damian Romania Rowing 2000 Summer 0 0 Greene, Maurice Maurice Greene United States Athletics 2000 Summer 0 0 Fioravanti, Domenico Domenico Fioravanti Italy Swimming 2000 Summer 0 0 Fischer, Birgit Birgit Fischer Germany Canoeing 2000 Summer 0 0 Korzeniowski, Robert Robert Korzeniowski Poland Athletics 2000 Summer 0 0 Mi - Jin, Yun Yun Mi - Jin South Korea Archery 2000 Summer 0 0 Van Dyken, Amy Amy Van Dyken United States Swimming 2000 Summer 0 0 Vezzali, Valentina Valentina Vezzali Italy Fencing 2000 Summer 0 0 Williams, Venus Venus Williams United States Tennis 2000 Summer 0 0 Aamodt, Kjetil André Kjetil André Aamodt Norway Alpine skiing 2002 Winter 0 0 Alsgaard, Thomas Thomas Alsgaard Norway Cross-country skiing 2002 Winter 0 0 Pechstein, Claudia Claudia Pechstein Germany Speed skating 2002 Winter 0 0 Damian, Georgeta Georgeta Damian Romania Rowing Summer 0 0 Davydova, Anastasia Anastasia Davydova Russia Synchronized swimming Summer 0 0 El Guerrouj, Hicham Hicham El Guerrouj Morocco Athletics Summer 0 0 Holmes, Kelly Kelly Holmes Great Britain Athletics Summer 0 0 Janics, Natasa Natasa Janics Hungary Canoeing Summer 0 0 Jingjing, Guo Guo Jingjing China Diving Summer 0 0 Massú, Nicolás Nicolás Massú Chile Tennis Summer 0 0 Mocanu, Diana Diana Mocanu Romania Swimming Summer 0 0 Sung - Hyun, Park Park Sung - Hyun South Korea Archery Summer 0 0 Wariner, Jeremy Jeremy Wariner United States Athletics Summer 0 0 Lange, Andre Andre Lange Germany Bobsleigh 2006 Winter 0 0 Lind, Björn Björn Lind Sweden Cross-country skiing 2006 Winter 0 0 Raich, Benjamin Benjamin Raich Austria Alpine skiing 2006 Winter 0 0 Šmigun - Vähi, Kristina Kristina Šmigun - Vähi Estonia Cross-country skiing 2006 Winter 0 0 Adlington, Rebecca Rebecca Adlington Great Britain Swimming 2008 Summer 0 0 Bolt, Usain Usain Bolt Jamaica Athletics 2008 Summer 0 0 Davydova, Anastasia Anastasia Davydova Russia Synchronized swimming 2008 Summer 0 0 Dibaba, Tirunesh Tirunesh Dibaba Ethiopia Athletics 2008 Summer 0 0 Jingjing, Guo Guo Jingjing China Diving 2008 Summer 0 0 Kexin, He He Kexin China Gymnastics 2008 Summer 0 0 Merritt, Lashawn Lashawn Merritt United States Athletics 2008 Summer 0 0 Ruolin, Chen Chen Ruolin China Diving 2008 Summer 0 0 Taylor, Angelo Angelo Taylor United States Athletics 2008 Summer 0 0 Yibing, Chen Chen Yibing China Gymnastics 2008 Summer 0 0 Wiggins, Bradley Bradley Wiggins Great Britain Cycling 2008 Summer 0 0 Hamelin, Charles Charles Hamelin Canada Short - track Speed skating Winter 0 0 Hellner, Marcus Marcus Hellner Sweden Cross-country skiing Winter 0 0 Ruolin, Chen Chen Ruolin China Diving 2012 Summer 0 0 Jong - oh, Jin Jin Jong - oh South Korea Shooting 2012 Summer 0 0 Bo - Bae, Ki Ki Bo - Bae South Korea Archery 2012 Summer 0 0 Di Francisca, Elisa Elisa Di Francisca Italy Fencing 2012 Summer 0 0 Douglas, Gabby Gabby Douglas United States Gymnastics 2012 Summer 0 0 Dujardin, Charlotte Charlotte Dujardin Great Britain Equestrian 2012 Summer 0 0 Farah, Mo Mo Farah Great Britain Athletics 2012 Summer 0 0 Hoy, Chris Chris Hoy Great Britain Cycling 2012 Summer 0 0 Ishchenko, Natalia Natalia Ishchenko Russia Synchronized swimming 2012 Summer 0 0 Jong - oh, Jin Jin Jong - oh South Korea Shooting 2012 Summer 0 0 Kenny, Jason Jason Kenny Great Britain Cycling 2012 Summer 0 0 Kozák, Danuta Danuta Kozák Hungary Canoeing 2012 Summer 0 0 Xiaoxia, Li Li Xiaoxia China Table tennis 2012 Summer 0 0 Romashina, Svetlana Svetlana Romashina Russia Synchronized swimming 2012 Summer 0 0 Trott, Laura Laura Trott Great Britain Cycling 2012 Summer 0 0 Williams, Serena Serena Williams United States Tennis 2012 Summer 0 0 Minxia, Wu Wu Minxia China Diving 2012 Summer 0 0 Shiwen, Ye Ye Shiwen China Swimming 2012 Summer 0 0 Jike, Zhang Zhang Jike China Table Tennis 2012 Summer 0 0 Yunlei, Zhao Zhao Yunlei China Badminton 2012 Summer 0 0 Bjørndalen, Ole Einar Ole Einar Bjørndalen Norway Biathlon 2014 Winter 0 0 Maze, Tina Tina Maze Slovenia Alpine Skiing 2014 Winter 0 0 Stoch, Kamil Kamil Stoch Poland Ski jumping 2014 Winter 0 0 ter Mors, Jorien Jorien ter Mors Netherlands Speed skating 2014 Winter 0 0 Chang, Hye - jin Hye - jin Chang South Korea Archery 2016 Summer 0 0 Ervin, Anthony Anthony Ervin United States Swimming 2016 Summer 0 0 Farah, Mo Mo Farah Great Britain Athletics 2016 Summer 0 0 Ishchenko, Natalia Natalia Ishchenko Russia Synchronized swimming 2012 Summer 0 0 Ku, Bon - chan Bon - chan Ku South Korea Archery 2016 Summer 0 0 Romashina, Svetlana Svetlana Romashina Russia Synchronized swimming 2016 Summer 0 0 Thompson, Elaine Elaine Thompson Jamaica Athletics 2016 Summer 0 0 Uchimura, Kohei Kohei Uchimura Japan Gymnastics 2016 Summer 0 0 Trott, Laura Laura Trott Great Britain Cycling 2016 Summer 0 0 Timeline The historical progression of the leading performance ( s ). Gold medals Year Record duration Athlete Nation Sport ( s ) Games Sex 1896 1896 -- 1904 Carl Schuhmann Germany Gymnastics, Wrestling Summer 1900 1900 -- 1904 Alvin Kraenzlein United States Athletics Summer 5 1904 1904 -- 1972 Anton Heida United States Gymnastics Summer 1920 1920 -- 1972 Nedo Nadi Italy Fencing Summer 1920 1920 -- 1972 Willis A. Lee United States Shooting Summer 1924 1924 -- 1972 Paavo Nurmi Finland Athletics Summer 7 1972 1972 -- 2008 Mark Spitz United States Swimming Summer 8 2008 2008 -- present Michael Phelps United States Swimming Summer List of most individual gold medals won at a single Olympic Games Rank Athlete Nation Sport Year Games Sex Gold Silver Bronze Total Heiden, Eric Eric Heiden United States Speed skating 1980 Winter 5 0 0 5 Scherbo, Vitaly Vitaly Scherbo Unified Team Gymnastics 1992 Summer 5 0 0 5 Phelps, Michael Michael Phelps United States Swimming 2008 Summer 5 0 0 5 Shakhlin, Boris Boris Shakhlin Soviet Union Gymnastics 1960 Summer 6 Andrianov, Nikolai Nikolai Andrianov Soviet Union Gymnastics 1976 Summer 6 6 Heida, Anton Anton Heida United States Gymnastics 1904 Summer 0 5 Čáslavská, Věra Věra Čáslavská Czechoslovakia Gymnastics 1968 Summer 0 5 8 Hurley, Marcus Marcus Hurley United States Cycling 1904 Summer 0 5 Phelps, Michael Michael Phelps United States Swimming Summer 0 5 10 Kraenzlein, Alvin Alvin Kraenzlein United States Athletics 1900 Summer 0 0 Skoblikova, Lidia Lidia Skoblikova Soviet Union Speed skating 1964 Winter 0 0 Spitz, Mark Mark Spitz United States Swimming 1972 Summer 0 0 Otto, Kristin Kristin Otto East Germany Swimming 1988 Summer 0 0 15 Eyser, George George Eyser United States Gymnastics 1904 Summer 6 16 Chukarin, Viktor Viktor Chukarin Soviet Union Gymnastics 1952 Summer 0 5 17 Thunberg, Clas Clas Thunberg Finland Speed skating 1924 Winter 5 Latynina, Larisa Larisa Latynina Soviet Union Gymnastics 1956 Summer 5 Nakayama, Akinori Akinori Nakayama Japan Gymnastics 1968 Summer 5 Gould, Shane Shane Gould Australia Swimming 1972 Summer 5 Li Ning China Gymnastics 1984 Summer 5 Silivas, Daniela Daniela Silivas Romania Gymnastics 1988 Summer 5 23 Ballangrud, Ivar Ivar Ballangrud Norway Speed skating 1936 Winter 0 Keleti, Ágnes Ágnes Keleti Hungary Gymnastics 1956 Summer 0 Szabo, Ecaterina Ecaterina Szabo Romania Gymnastics 1984 Summer 0 Artemov, Vladimir Vladimir Artemov Soviet Union Gymnastics 1988 Summer 0 van Moorsel, Leontien Leontien van Moorsel Netherlands Cycling 2000 Summer 0 Kostelić, Janica Janica Kostelić Croatia Alpine skiing 2002 Winter 0 Hosszú, Katinka Katinka Hosszú Hungary Swimming 2016 Summer 0 30 Comaneci, Nadia Nadia Comaneci Romania Gymnastics 1976 Summer 0 Smith, Michelle Michelle Smith Ireland Swimming Summer 0 Biles, Simone Simone Biles United States Gymnastics 2016 Summer 0 33 Ewry, Ray Ray Ewry United States Athletics 1900 Summer 0 0 Ewry, Ray Ray Ewry United States Athletics 1904 Summer 0 0 Hahn, Archie Archie Hahn United States Athletics 1904 Summer 0 0 Nadi, Nedo Nedo Nadi Italy Fencing 1920 Summer 0 0 Nurmi, Paavo Paavo Nurmi Finland Athletics 1924 Summer 0 0 Owens, Jesse Jesse Owens United States Athletics 1936 Summer 0 0 Blankers - Koen, Fanny Fanny Blankers - Koen Netherlands Athletics 1948 Summer 0 0 Andersen, Hjalmar Hjalmar Andersen Norway Speed skating 1952 Winter 0 0 Zátopek, Emil Emil Zátopek Czechoslovakia Athletics 1952 Summer 0 0 Sailer, Toni Toni Sailer Austria Alpine skiing 1956 Winter 0 0 Čáslavská, Věra Věra Čáslavská Czechoslovakia Gymnastics 1964 Summer 0 0 Meyer, Debbie Debbie Meyer United States Swimming 1968 Summer 0 0 Killy, Jean - Claude Jean - Claude Killy France Alpine skiing 1968 Winter 0 0 Schenk, Ard Ard Schenk Netherlands Speed skating 1972 Winter 0 0 Ender, Kornelia Kornelia Ender East Germany Swimming 1976 Summer 0 0 Lewis, Carl Carl Lewis United States Athletics 1984 Summer 0 0 Evans, Janet Janet Evans United States Swimming 1988 Summer 0 0 van Gennip, Yvonne Yvonne van Gennip Netherlands Speed skating 1988 Winter 0 0 Egerszegi, Krisztina Krisztina Egerszegi Hungary Swimming 1992 Summer 0 0 Koss, Johann Olav Johann Olav Koss Norway Speed skating 1994 Winter 0 0 de Bruijn, Inge Inge de Bruijn Netherlands Swimming 2000 Summer 0 0 Bjørndalen, Ole Einar Ole Einar Bjørndalen Norway Biathlon 2002 Winter 0 0 Domracheva, Darya Darya Domracheva Belarus Biathlon 2014 Winter 0 0 Ledecky, Katie Katie Ledecky United States Swimming 2016 Summer 0 0 Timeline The historical progression of the leading performance ( s ). Gold medals Year Record duration Athlete Nation Sport ( s ) Games Sex 1900 1900 -- 1980 Alvin Kraenzlein United States Athletics Summer 1904 1904 -- 1980 Anton Heida United States Gymnastics Summer 1904 1904 -- 1980 Marcus Hurley United States Cycling Summer 1960 1960 -- 1980 Boris Shakhlin Soviet Union Gymnastics Summer 1964 1964 -- 1980 Lidia Skoblikova Soviet Union Speed skating Winter 1968 1968 -- 1980 Věra Čáslavská Czechoslovakia Gymnastics Summer 1972 1972 -- 1980 Mark Spitz United States Swimming Summer 1976 1976 -- 1980 Nikolai Andrianov Soviet Union Gymnastics Summer 5 1980 1980 -- present Eric Heiden United States Speed skating Winter 1992 1992 -- present Vitaly Scherbo Unified Team Gymnastics Summer 2008 2008 -- present Michael Phelps United States Swimming Summer See also List of multiple Olympic gold medalists List of multiple Olympic gold medalists in one event List of Olympic sweeps in Athletics List of multiple Paralympic gold medalists All - time Olympic Games medal table List of multiple Paralympic gold medalists at a single Games References `` Winners ''. International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2007 - 04 - 03. `` databaseOlympics.com ''. databaseSports.com. Archived from the original on 2007 - 03 - 18. Retrieved 2007 - 03 - 20. See also references in the articles on each athlete. Olympics and Paralympics statistics Medalists and medal tables Lists of Olympic medalists Lists of Paralympic medalists All - time Olympic Games medal table All - time Paralympic Games medal table Multiple medalists Multiple Olympic medalists at a single Games in one event at Winter Olympics Multiple gold medalists Multiple Olympic gold medalists at a single Games in one event Multiple Paralympic gold medalists at a single Games Other statistics Olympic medals in different sports at Summer and Winter Olympics Most appearances at Olympic Games Medal sweeps in Olympic athletics Athletes at both the Summer and Winter Olympics Ties for medals at the Olympics Olympic medalist families Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_multiple_Olympic_gold_medalists_at_a_single_Games&oldid=805328410 '' Categories : Lists of Olympic gold medalists Hidden categories : Incomplete lists from August 2008 Articles with hCards Talk Contents About Wikipedia Norsk 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 14 October 2017, at 17 : 03. 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Question: maximum number of gold medals at a single olympic games was won by
Answer: Michael Phelps