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The 9 Winningest American Olympians Of All-Time

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — With the 2016 Summer Olympics underway, let's take a look at the winningest American Olympians of all-time.

To no one's surprise, Michael Phelps sits atop the list, adding on to his record with four more gold medals in Rio.

Michael Phelps, swimming

  • 27 medals: 22 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze
    • 2004: 6 gold, 2 bronze
    • 2008: 8 gold
    • 2012: 4 gold, 2 silver
    • 2016 (in progress): 4 gold, 1 silver

Jenny Thompson, swimming

  • 12 medals: 8 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze
    •  1992: 2 gold, 1 silver
    •  1996: 3 gold
    • 2000: 3 gold, 1 bronze
    • 2004: 2 silver

Ryan Lochte, swimming

  • 12 medals: 6 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
    • 2004: 1 gold, 1 silver
    • 2008: 2 gold, 2 bronze
    • 2012: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
    • 2016: 1 gold

Dara Torres, swimming

  • 12 medals: 4 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze
    • 1984: 1 gold
    • 1988: 1 silver, 1 bronze
    • 1992: 1 gold
    • 2000: 2 gold, 3 bronze
    • 2008: 3 silver

Natalie Coughlin, swimming

  • 12 medals: 3 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze
    • 2004: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
    • 2008: 1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze
    • 2012: 1 bronze

Mark Spitz, swimming

  • 11 medals: 9 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
    • 1968: 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
    • 1972: 7 gold

Matt Biondi, swimming

  • 11 medals: 8 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
    • 1984: 1 gold
    • 1988: 5 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
    • 1992: 2 gold, 1 silver

Carl Osburn, shooting

  • 11 medals: 5 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze
    • 1912: 1 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze
    • 1920: 4 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
    • 1924: 1 silver

Carl Lewis, track & field / athletics

  • 10 medals: 9 gold, 1 silver
    • 1984: 4 gold
    • 1988: 2 gold, 1 silver
    • 1992: 2 gold
    • 1996: 1 gold
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