Interactive History: All-Time Olympic Medals by Country, Athlete, and Games

Since the modern Olympics began, athletes chasing gold, silver, and bronze have captured the world’s attention. The medal count isn’t just a tally of wins; it tells stories of hard work, honor, and national pride. As we watch the games, we constantly check the standings, compare countries, cheer for athletes, and remember the historic moments that make each Olympics special. 

Medal counts are more than numbers; they show us the heights of human effort and the relentless drive to be the best. The medals and the athletes who won them stick in our minds. In 1936, track athlete Jesse Owens won four golds at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci won seven golds in Munich (1972) and scored seven perfect 10s in Montreal (1976). Dominating swimming in the 2000s, Michael Phelps won a record 23 gold medals across four Olympics, and American sprinter Allyson Felix won 11 medals across five games.  

Their names and those numbers on the screen become part of the story, shaping how we see the games and the stars who shine in them. 

At Domo on Data, we’ve turned this fascination into something interactive. With Domo.AI’s help, we’ve built an app that lets you explore Olympic history in a whole new way. Dive into past medal counts, filter by events, athletes, and countries, and find the stories behind the numbers. Whether you’re comparing Olympic legends or seeing how nations have done over the years, our app brings the rich history of the Olympics right to you. 

Below we have sourced data from the Olympics website. The data goes all the way back to 1896 and contains information on 53 Olympic Games (54 once we get some data on the Paris Olympics) as well as over 100,000 athletes.

Why just watch the games when you can dig into the data that tells their story? Check out our app, play around with the filters, search for your favorite athletes and discover the fascinating tales of Olympic glory. Happy exploring!