Larissa Latynina

U.S.S.R

She earned six medals in each of three consecutive Olympics Games, beginning with Melbourne in 1956, continuing in Rome in 1960 and finishing in Tokyo in 1964.

For 48 years, Larissa Latynina held the record for winning more Olympic medals than anyone in history, male or female, in any sport.

For 48 years, LARISSA LATYNINA held the record for winning more Olympic medals than anyone in history, male or female, in any sport. Her record of eighteen Olympic medals stood from 1964 until the London 2012 Games. She earned six medals in each of three consecutive Olympics Games, beginning with Melbourne in 1956, continuing in Rome in 1960 and finishing in Tokyo in 1964.

1956 OLYMPIC GAMES

Gold Medalist & Olympic Champion:
- All-Around
- Vaul
- Beam
- Floor Exercise
- Team

Silver Medalist:
- Uneven Bars

1957 European Championships

Gold Medalist & European Champion:
- All-Around
- Vault
- Uneven Bars
- Beam
- Floor Exercise

1958 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Gold Medalist & World Champion:
- All-Around
- Vaul
- Uneven Bars
- Beam
- Team

Silver Medalist:
- Floor Exercise

1960 OLYMPIC GAMES

Gold Medalist & Olympic Champion:
- All-Around
- Floor
- Team

Silver Medalist:
- Uneven Bars
- Beam

Bronze Medalist:
- Vault

1961 European Championships

Gold Medalist & European Champion:
- All-Around
- Floor Exercise

Silver Medalist:
- Uneven Bars
- Beam

1962 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Gold Medalist & World Champion:
- All-Around
- Floor Exercise
- Team

Silver Medalist:
- Vault
- Beam

Bronze Medalist:
- Uneven Bars

1964 OLYMPIC GAMES

Gold Medalist & Olympic Champion:
- Floor Exercise
- Team

Silver Medalist:
- All-Around
- Vault

Bronze Medalist:
- Uneven Bars
- Beam

1965 European Championships

Silver Medalist:
- All-Around
- Uneven Bars
- Beam
- Floor Exercise

Bronze Medalist:
- Vault

CLASS OF 1998