List of most career gold medals in individual events This list currently includes all Olympians with three or more gold medals won as individuals (not as part of a team of two or more). No. read more
The most Purple Hearts awarded to a single individual is nine. Former Marine Sgt. Albert L. Ireland holds that distinction, being awarded five Purple Heart Medals in World War II and four more in the Korean War. read more
This page contains a list of the athletes who have won multiple Olympic medals at either the Summer Olympic Games or the Winter Olympic Games. American swimmer Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian, having won a total of 28 medals in both individual and team events. He has also won more individual events than any other Olympian, with 16 medals. Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjørgen is the most decorated Winter Olympian, with a total of 15 medals. read more