Question: who won the most gold metals in olympics?
Answer: American swimmer Michael Phelps, Michael Phelps

American swimmer Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals with 28 medals ( 23 gold , 3 silver , 2 bronze ) . He is also the most decorated Olympian in individual events , with 16 medals ( 13 gold , 2 silver , 1 bronze ) . Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjørgen is the most decorated Winter Olympian , with 15 medals ( 8 gold , 4 silver , and 3 bronze ) .