Knowledge: The Guinness World record holder before Queen Elizabeth II for the longest reigning monarch was Queen Victoria. However, Larisa Latynina held the title of the most decorated Olympian before Michael Phelps

Conversation:
Michael Phelps is the greatest swimmer ever
Oh yes, he is the  most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 28 medals.
That's a lot of medals. Who was the record holder before him?

Response: Larisa Latynina held the title of the most decorated Olympian before Michael Phelps