The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics officially began Friday with the Opening Ceremony, which means thousands of athletes from around the world have gathered for a chance to compete among the best at their respective sport.
The United States has dominated the total medal count with Summer Games, leading the world with 2,667 total medals before the Paris Olympics, including a world-best 1,070 gold medals. American swimmer Michael Phelps has the most individual medals ever with 28, including 23 goal medals, which is also an all-time record.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway, we’re taking a look at the most decorated individual Olympians of all time: