Olympics | List of multiple Olympic gold medalists at a single Games

PARIS, July 26 (Xinhua) — Following is a list of the athletes with the most gold medals in a single edition of the Olympic Games:

8 – Michael Phelps (United States) – Swimming (2008)

7 – Mark Spitz (United States) – Swimming (1972)

6 – Michael Phelps (United States) (2004)

6 – Kristin Otto (East Germany) – Swimming (1988)

6 – Vitaly Scherbo (United Team) – Gymnastics (1992)

5 – Willis A. Lee (United States) – Shooting (1920)

5 – Matt Biondi (United States) – Swimming (1988)

5 – Anton Heida (United States) – Gymnastics (1904)

5 – Michael Phelps (United States) – Swimming (2016)

5 – Nedo Nadi (Italy) – Fencing (1920)

5 – Paavo Nurmi (Finland) – Athletics (1924)

5 – Eric Heiden (United States) – Speed skating (1980)

5 – Caeleb Dressel (United States) – Swimming (1920)