Rank the Greatest Olympic Gold Medalists in History

Welcome to the ultimate Olympic champions ranking game! Test your knowledge of the greatest athletes who stood atop the podium and claimed Olympic gold. From legendary swimmers like Michael Phelps to sprinting icons like Usain Bolt, these are the champions who defined Olympic excellence.

How Olympic Gold Medalist Ranking Works

You'll rank athletes who won Olympic gold medals across multiple sports and eras. Some dominated swimming pools with record-breaking performances, while others blazed tracks, soared through gymnastics routines, or powered through track and field events. Your task: order them from greatest to least based on Olympic achievements, medal counts, and lasting impact.

Featured Olympic Champions

This ranking includes over 200 Olympic gold medalists from diverse disciplines. You'll encounter swimming legends with multiple golds, track stars who set world records, gymnasts who revolutionized their sport, and team sport champions who brought glory to their nations. From Carl Lewis to Simone Biles, from Jesse Owens to Katie Ledecky—these athletes represent the pinnacle of Olympic achievement.

Why Olympic Gold Medalist Rankings Matter

Ranking Olympic champions helps us appreciate different forms of athletic excellence. Is Michael Phelps' 23 gold medals more impressive than Usain Bolt's three-peat in three events? How do you compare a gymnast's perfect 10 to a marathon runner's endurance? These debates fuel Olympic conversations worldwide. Share your rankings and discover how your Olympic knowledge compares to fans globally!