Who has more medals Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps?

If a CPA was picking who is the best, there would be no problem. Do the math, and Phelps’ 23 career golds and 28 total medals dwarf the nine golds Bolt has after leading Jamaica to victory in the 4×100-meter relay Friday night in Rio. But Phelps has easily beat that triple at each of the last four Olympics.

Who is the greatest Olympian ever?

Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps The statistics say it all about Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history with 28 medals, including 13 individual golds.

Who is considered the greatest Olympian?

The Olympian with the most medals of all time is Michael Phelps. The swimming superstar won 28 medals between 2004 and 2016, ten more than the previous record of 18.

Why did Michael Phelps stop Olympics?

Rio was Phelps’ motivation to overcome all the problems he had after the London Games. That’s when he had to deal with figuring out how to live a life without the thing that made him someone. After having issues with alcohol, he focused on a new goal: ending his career the right way in Rio.

What Olympic medals did Michael Phelps win most?

Phelps broke the record when he won his second event, the 100m butterfly, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Phelps also owns the record for most gold medals won in a single Olympics: eight in Beijing. Several athletes are tied for second with nine gold medals, including Latynina and Nurmi.

Why did Phelps retire in 2012?

There wasn’t much left to check off. But Phelps was motivated by being overtaken by South African Chad le Clos in the 2012 Olympic 200m butterfly, Phelps’ trademark event. Phelps and Bowman were also unsatisfied by his (lack of serious) preparation for those London Games.

How many Olympic medals does Michael Phelps have in total?

American swimmer Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian, having won a total of 28 medals in both individual and team events (23 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze). Phelps has also won more individual events than any other Olympian, with 16 medals (13 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze).

Is Michael Phelps a best athlete?

Michael Phelps is widely considered one of the Olympic of all time, but the trail this swimmer has blazed has been lined with many highs and lows.

What kind of medals has Michael Phelps won total?

Phelps won 23 Olympic gold medals to go along with 26 FINA World Championship golds – and another FINA World Championship Short Course gold – as well as 16 Pan Pacific golds. In total, he has 66 gold medals, 14 silver and three bronze medals.

Why did Michael Phelps get arrested?

Phelps was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, excessive speed and crossing double-lane lines in the Fort McHenry Tunnel on Interstate 95 in Baltimore, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority . Michael Phelps was arrested on a DUI charge Tuesday, his second drunken-driving arrest since 2004.