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Top 5 athletes with the most Olympic gold medals

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The 5 athletes with the most Olympic gold medals by career Olympic gold medals: Michael Phelps, Larisa Latynina, Paavo Nurmi, Mark Spitz, Carl Lewis.

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  1. 1

    Michael Phelps

    23

  2. 2

    Larisa Latynina

    9

  3. 3

    Paavo Nurmi

    9

  4. 4

    Mark Spitz

    9

  5. 5

    Carl Lewis

    9