Multi-medal winners - in pictures

Lord of the Rings: Russian gymnast Alexei Nemov won a bronze for his efforts on the rings plus five other medals.

Dara Torres reached a tally of five medals, including two golds and three bronze medals to add to the USA's formidable total.

Australia's Ian Thorpe became the latest Olympic phenomenon, known as the Thorpedo after winning three gold and two silvers.

Lenny Krayzelburg reinforced America's dominance in the pool winning three gold medals.

The Netherlands' Inge de Bruijn's performance was more than okay - her medal haul included three golds and one silver.

More medals for the Netherlands - Leontien Zijlaard's took three cycling golds and one silver.

Marian Jones didn't quite get her record five gold medals - just the three plus two bronze medals.

Jason Queally is pleased with his cycling gold and silver - the only Briton to gain double honours.