World Report: March 1, 1996 Vol.1 No.17
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top Olympic Gold Medal Winners
Not many Olympic athletes win even one gold medal. But these superathletes went for the gold and struck it rich. Here are the all-time top gold medal winners:
10 gold medals, Ray Ewry, U.S., Track & Field, 1900-1908
9 gold medals, Larissa Latynina, U.S.S.R., Gymnastics, 1956-1964
9 gold medals, Paavo Nurmi, Finland, Track & Field, 1920-1928
9 gold medals, Mark Spitz, U.S., Swimming, 1968-1972
8 gold medals, Matt Biondi, U.S., Swimming, 1984-1992
8 gold medals, Sawao Kato, Japan, Gymnastics, 1968-1976
8 gold medals, Carl Lewis, U.S., Track & Field, 1984-1992
