Which female has won maximum medals in Olympics?
gymnast Larisa Latynina
Most number of Olympic medals won Among the women, former Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, with 18 Olympic medals, is the most successful female Olympian.
In which Olympic India won the highest number of medals?
India has also competed at several Winter Olympic Games beginning in 1964. Indian athletes have won 35 medals, all at the Summer Games. For a period of time, Indian Men’s Field Hockey Team was dominant in Olympic competition, winning eleven medals in twelve Olympics between 1928 and 1980.
How many Indian women have won medals at the Olympics?
Seven(7) women from India have won an Olympic medal so far and their names are as follows:- Karnam Malleswari, Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal, P.V. Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Chanu Saikhom Mirabai and Lovlina Borgohain.
In which year India won highest medals in Olympics?
The London Olympics in 2012 has been India’s best Olympics performance so far with a total of six medals, doubling the country’s record of the last Games. It was a historical milestone for Indian sportswomen as shuttler Saina Nehwal and boxer Mary Kom won bronze in their respective sports in London.
Who was the first woman to win Olympic medal?
British tennis champion Charlotte Cooper was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event. Cooper defeated French player Hélène Prévost in straight sets (6-1, 6-4) on July 11.
How many medals has India won in the Olympics?
India has won 28 medals at the Olympic Games since the 1900 edition. Here’s a brief history about each of the Indian Olympic winners. By Olympic Channel Writer 31 December 2019 7:00
Who was the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in the Olympics?
Shuttler P. V. Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in Olympics and also the youngest Indian Olympic medalist.
Who was the youngest Olympic gold medallist for India?
However, it was Chinnadorai Desamuthu who took centrestage as he became the youngest Olympic gold medallist for India at 19 years and 272 days. Melbourne 1956: Another Olympics and another gold medal, it was six-in-a-row for India.
What was the largest margin of victory for India in the Olympics?
In 1932 Summer Olympics India defeated USA 24 – 1, the largest margin of victory in Olympic history. In 1936 Summer Olympics final they defeated Germany 8 – 1 , the largest margin of victory ever in an Olympic final.