The Commonwealth Games, held every four years, is an international multi-sport event featuring athletes from the Commonwealth Nations, such as Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Wales, Scotland and New Zealand.
The event includes various sports, many similar to those in the Olympics, and takes place midway between Olympic Games.
Among all events at the Commonwealth Games, swimmers are most likely to win the most medals. This is because many swimmers compete in multiple races, covering different distances for each stroke, and often participate in various relays as well.
Below are the top 10 female athletes who have won the most medals at a single Commonwealth Games.
1. 8 medals Emma McKeon Swimming Australia, 2022) 6 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze.
1. 8 medals Taylor Ruck (Swimming Canada, 2018) 1 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze.
5. 7 medals Ian Thorpe (Swimming Australia, 2002) 6 gold, 1 silver.
5. 7 medals Libby Lenton (Swimming Australia, 2006) 5 gold, 2 silver.
5. 7 medals Mollie O'Callaghan (Swimming Australia, 2022) 5 gold, 2 silver.
5. 7 medals Petria Thomas (Swimming Australia, 2022) 5 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
5. 7 medals Michael Klim (Swimming Australia, 1998) 4 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze
5. 7 medals Chad Le Chlos (Swimming South Africa, 2014) 2 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze
5. 7 medals Tom Dean (Swimming England, 2022) 1 gold, 6 silver