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Who has the record of highest number of Gold Medals in the history of Olympics?

  1. A
    Usain Bolt
  2. B
    Michael Phelps
  3. C
    Larisa Latynina
  4. D
    Ian Thorpe

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American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the all-time record for the most Olympic gold medals, with a total of 23 gold medals (and 28 Olympic medals overall) won across multiple Olympic Games.
Larisa Latynina holds the record for the most individual Olympic medals for a gymnast (18 overall, including 9 gold).

Usain Bolt has won 8 Olympic gold medals in athletics.

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Who has the record of highest number of Gold Medals in the history of Olympics?
A
Usain Bolt
B
Michael Phelps
C
Larisa Latynina
D
Ian Thorpe

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