August 4, 2026

On August 4, 2012, Michael Phelps became the most decorated Olympian ever. How many career Olympic medals did he finish with?

Answer choices

• A. 28
• B. 23
• C. 18
• D. 32

What happened

Correct answer: 28

Phelps finished his career with 28 Olympic medals, including 23 golds.

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