List of multiple Olympic medalists List of most Olympic medals over career List of most Olympic medals over career

| Rank_ | Nation | Sport | Years | Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | Swimming | 2004–2012 | Summer | 18 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| 2 | Soviet Union | Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | 9 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
| 3 | Soviet Union | Gymnastics | 1972–1980 | Summer | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Soviet Union | Gymnastics | 1956–1964 | Summer | 7 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 | Italy | Fencing | 1936–1960 | Summer | 6 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 | Japan | Gymnastics | 1952–1964 | Summer | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | Finland | Athletics | 1920–1928 | Summer | 9 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 | Germany | Canoeing | 1980–2004 | Summer | 8 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 8 | Norway | Cross-country skiing | 1992–1998 | Winter | 8 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 | Japan | Gymnastics | 1968–1976 | Summer | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 |