September 26, 2025
In 2016 Michael Phelps won his record-breaking 13th individual Olympic gold medal. The previous record holder was Leonidas of Rhodes, who won his 12th gold in 152 BCE.
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The Olympic Games have expanded from 241 to more than 10,000 competitors since the original reestablishment in Athens with the 1896 Games. Dozens of additions and changes have been made in the Olympic program since 1896, with almost 100 events being added since 1980 alone. Although enthusiasts of
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