What were the 8 gold medals Phelps won?
2008 Beijing Games
When Phelps won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, he broke fellow American swimmer Mark Spitz’s 1972 record of seven first-place finishes at any single Olympic Games….Michael Phelps.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Spouse(s) | Nicole Johnson |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
What year did Phelps won 8 gold medals?
On August 21, 2004, American swimmer Michael Phelps wins his eighth medal of the 2004 Athens Olympics in spite of sitting out his eighth scheduled event, the final of the 4 x 100-meter medley relay. Phelps left Athens with six gold and two bronze medals.
Who has won 8 gold medals at a single Olympic event?
Michael Phelps
List of most gold medals won at a single Olympic Games
| Rank | Athlete | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Phelps | 8 |
| 2 | Mark Spitz | 7 |
| 3 | Michael Phelps | 6 |
| 4 | Kristin Otto | 6 |
How many gold medals Phelps have?
Phelps has 28 medals in total: his 23 gold medals are more than double the count of his nearest rivals, and its not as if other swimmers have accrued silly numbers of medals, either.
How did Michael Phelps won 8 medals?
Star American swimmer Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. From left to right, top row: men’s 4 x 100m medley on Aug. 13, men’s 200m freestyle on Aug. 12, men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay on Aug.
Who has won 5 gold medals in one Olympics?
List of most medals won at a single Olympic Games
| Athlete | Nation | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Kristin Otto | East Germany | 6 |
| Anton Heida | United States | 5 |
| Michael Phelps (3) | United States | 5 |
| Michael Phelps (4) | United States | 4 |