Michael Phelps — Eight Golds in Beijing

So far, China has been good for Phelps. He has won six gold medals and set six world records, giving him the most gold medals of any modern Olympic athlete, with 12.
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Phelps won eight gold medals and set seven world records at the Beijing Games, giving him the most gold medals of any modern Olympic athlete, with 14.

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