List of multiple Olympic gold medalists List of most career gold medals in individual events List of most career gold medals in individual events

| Sport | Years | Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 2004–2012 | Summer | 11 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Athletics | 1900–1908 | Summer | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Gymnastics | 1964–1968 | Summer | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Athletics | 1984–1996 | Summer | 7 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | 6 | 5 | 3 | 14 |
| Gymnastics | 1972–1980 | Summer | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Athletics | 1920–1928 | Summer | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Cross-country skiing | 1992–1998 | Winter | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Speed skating | 1960–1964 | Winter | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Gymnastics | 1952–1956 | Summer | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Gymnastics | 1968–1976 | Summer | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Speed skating | 1924–1928 | Winter | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 |