Michael Phelps is widely regarded as the greatest Olympian ever, with 28 Olympic medals, including an unmatched 23 golds. While other legends like Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis are often compared, Phelps's dominance, even in a sport offering multiple medal opportunities, remains unparalleled. His 23 gold medals are more than double the tally of his closest competitors. To put this into perspective, only a few other swimmers—such as Mark Spitz, Matt Biondi, and Jenny Thompson—have won more than…
