Paris Olympics: American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the record for winning the most medals in the Olympic Games.
The 33rd edition of the Olympics is going to start in Paris, the capital of France, from July 26. A total of 184 countries will participate in the Paris Olympics. This time 329 gold medals will be at stake. India has sent a team of 117 players to Paris. India has a total of 35 medals so far in the history of these games.
You will be surprised to know that only one American swimmer has won almost as many medals as we have. His name is Michael Phelps. Michael is the athlete who has won the most medals individually in these games. He has won 28 medals, which is also a world record.
Michael Phelps is a swimming legend (Paris Olympics)
Michael Phelps comes from America. He is an expert in swimming. He holds the record of winning the most medals in the Olympics. The special thing is that this legend representing America is the only athlete to have won more than 20 medals.
These are the most decorated male swimmers in Olympic swimming. Will Caeleb Dressel win some medals in Paris to become the 2nd swimmer with the most gold medals ever, only behind Michael Phelps? pic.twitter.com/miFjiE81am
— Swimming Stats (@SwimmingStats) July 13, 2024 Michael Phelps has a total of 28 medals
Michael Phelps has a total of 28 medals in the Olympics. This includes 23 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze. Michael participated in the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics. He became famous in the world of swimming as soon as he arrived.
8 gold medals were won in a single season
The special thing is that Phelps also holds the record for winning the most gold medals in a single edition; he had won 8 gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
was born in baltimore
Michael Phelps was born on June 30, 1985 in Baltimore, USA. He became serious about the sport after joining the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. He was raised by his mother Deborah along with his sisters Hilary and Whitney after his parents divorced.
