PARIS, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Following is a list of the athletes with the most gold medals in a single edition of the Olympic Games:
8 - Michael Phelps (United States) - Swimming (2008)
7 - Mark Spitz (United States) - Swimming (1972)
6 - Michael Phelps (United States) (2004)
6 - Kristin Otto (East Germany) - Swimming (1988)
6 - Vitaly Scherbo (United Team) - Gymnastics (1992)
5 - Willis A. Lee (United States) - Shooting (1920)
5 - Matt Biondi (United States) - Swimming (1988)
5 - Anton Heida (United States) - Gymnastics (1904)
5 - Michael Phelps (United States) - Swimming (2016)
5 - Nedo Nadi (Italy) - Fencing (1920)
5 - Paavo Nurmi (Finland) - Athletics (1924)
5 - Eric Heiden (United States) - Speed skating (1980)
5 - Caeleb Dressel (United States) - Swimming (1920)
