The most Olympic medals won by an individual competitor in the canoeing and kayaking events is 12 (8 golds, 4 silvers), by Birgit Fischer (Germany) in 1980-2004.
The most Olympic medals won by an individual competitor in the canoeing and kayaking events is 12 (8 golds, 4 silvers), by Birgit Fischer (Germany) in 1980-2004.