Only 11 Countries Have More Gold Medals Than Michael Phelps Since 2000

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		Tech Science Entertainment Wall Street Markets Strategy Sports Lifestyle Politics Law International Video Latest Thursday, August 2, 2012 Only 11 Countries Have More Gold Medals Than Michael Phelps Since 2000 With Michael Phelps setting the all-time medals record with 20, it has sparked debate over whether or not he is the greatest Olympian ever. But maybe more impressive than his 20 medals overall, is that he has won 16 gold medals. In fact, of the 94 countries that have won at least one medal at the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics (so far), only 83 have won fewer gold medals than Phelps. Here are the top gold medal-winning countries from the most recent Olympics and how Phelps compares.  Data via DatabaseOlympics.com. Data for countries was as of this morning. Read » Also On Sports Page Today: Phelps Beats Lochte In Final Olympics Showdown! Watch US Swimmer Rebecca Soni Break Her Own World Record In The 200M Breaststroke Ryan Lochte Loses Again, Settles For Bronze In The 200-Meter Backstroke LeBron James Doing Pilates Advertisement SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: China And The U.S. Are Blowing Away The Other Countries SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: The Controversial 16-Year Old Chinese Swimmer's Time Was Unusual SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: Can Swimmers Go Any Faster Than They Are Going Now? Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: dwyld.kwu.jobhuntportal11@blogger.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the Sports Page RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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