<P> American swimmer Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals with 28 medals ( 23 gold , 3 silver , 2 bronze ) . He is also the most decorated Olympian in individual events , with 16 medals ( 13 gold , 2 silver , 1 bronze ) . Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjørgen is the most decorated Winter Olympian , with 15 medals ( 8 gold , 4 silver , and 3 bronze ) . </P>
what olympic athlete has won the most medals
Michael Phelps