Al Kraenzlein who won gold in men's 60 meter dash, 110 meter hurdles, 200 meter hurdles, and long jump at the 1900 Games in Paris.
Michael Phelps has the most Olympic Golds (all time), world championship medals, and much more.
Michael Phelps (22 medals).
Wilma Rudolph.
Jesse Owens.
Ole Einar Bjørndalen has won the most Winter Olympic medal with 13 total medals. The American with the most Winter Olympic medals is Apolo Anton Ohno with 8 total medals.
Currently Michael Phelps holds the world record for the most Olympic medals won at 22 medals.
Apolo Anton Ohno 8 with medals.
Jim Thorpe
Michael Phelps the SWIMMER
Germany
Jesse Ownes (USA).
jim thorpe