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These athletes fell short of the gold but still won!
Competing in the Olympics is often the pinnacle of an athlete's career. For some, the experience is elevated by achieving a podium finish. Wearing a medal with the whole world watching is the stuff of dreams for many athletes. Let’s explore the athletes who have earned the most bronze medals in Olympic history.
Savolainen first competed in the Olympics at the 1928 Amsterdam Games, where he won a bronze medal in the pommel horse event. Four years later, in Los Angeles, he achieved remarkable success by earning three bronze medals in the individual all-around, parallel bars, and team all-around events. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Savolainen added another bronze medal to his collection in the team all-around event. Although many tragic events interrupted the Olympics, Savolainen returned 16 years later to win his sixth and final bronze medal at the 1952 Helsinki Games. Spanning 20 years, his six bronze medals highlight his remarkable longevity and durability as a gymnast.
Van Almsick earned her first bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in the 100-metre freestyle event. She added another bronze in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the same games. Four years later, at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, she secured her third bronze medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Her most successful Olympics came in 2004 in Athens, where she won three bronze medals. She achieved two bronzes in the 4x200m freestyle relay and another in the 4x100m medley relay. Van Almsick's impressive performances over multiple Olympics underline her outstanding career in competitive swimming.
The Jamaican sprinter won her first bronze medal in the 100-metre event at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, she earned two more bronzes, one in the 100m and another in the 200m. Her fourth bronze came at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in the 200-metre event. Eight years later, at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, she added a fifth bronze in the 4x100m relay. Her final Olympic bronze was secured at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where she finished third in the 100 m. Over her Olympic career, she accumulated a remarkable total of six bronze medals.
The Dutchman earned five bronze medals at the Olympics, starting with two at the 1912 Stockholm Games. Eight years later, in Antwerp, he won another two bronze medals: one in the individual sabre and another in the team sabre events. His fifth and final bronze came at the 1924 Paris Olympics, where he finished third in the team sabre event. This remarkable feat shows his enduring skill and determination over a span of three Olympic Games, cementing his legacy in the world of fencing.
Phillip Edwards won his first bronze medal in the 4x400m relay at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. At the 1932 Los Angeles Games, the Canadian runner achieved remarkable success by clinching three more bronze medals: one each in the 800m, 1500m, and 4x400m events. Edwards continued his impressive Olympic career by securing his fifth and final bronze medal in the 800m at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Over his Olympic career, Edwards earned a total of five bronze medals across four events, showing off his endurance and versatility as a middle-distance runner and establishing his legacy in Olympic history.
Antje Buschschulte, Adrianus de Jong, Daniel Revenu, Natalie Coughlin, and Takashi Ono have all won five Olympic Broze Medals, deserving a shout out on this list!
