Larisa Latynina

The former Soviet Union Artistic gymnast made a huge impact in Gymnastics and Larisa Latynina is credited with the honor of establishing the Soviet Union as a great force in Gymnastics over the years. In addition to her remarkable achievement of achieving 14 individual Olympics medals, which includes 9 gold medals, the former gymnast has also been playing a crucial role in guiding the young gymnasts.

Larisa Latynina also holds the record for the most gold medals by a gymnast in both Male and female categories, with 9 gold medals to her name. Hence, Latynina deserves a place on our list of greatest Olympians in the world.