| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Michael Phelps |
Swimmer | 11 |
0 |
2 |
| 2 |  Larissa Latynina |
gymnast | 9 |
5 |
4 |
| 3 |  Paavo Nurmi |
Runner | 9 |
3 |
0 |
| 4 | Mark Spitz |
Swimmer | 9 |
1 |
1 |
| 5 | Carl Lewis |
Runner | 9 |
1 |
0 |
1.Michael Phelps
2.Larissa Latynina
3.Paavo Nurm
4. Mark Spitz
5.Carl Lewis
