Great Britain at the Olympics different events, having reached the top step in four different disciplines – men's kilo, men's team sprint, men's match sprint and men's kierin. Cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins has the most overall medals by a British Olympian (and thus often referred to in the media as the "most decorated British Olympian") with eight. Sir Steve Redgrave is the only British Olympian to win a gold medal in five consecutive Olympic Games, winning his first in 1984 Los Angeles and last in 2000 Sydney. With five golds and a bronze, Redgrave is the most successful Olympic male rower of all time. The
Winning streak (sports) medal and two improvements of his own world records. 75 races — Emil Zátopek 65 consecutive competitions — Carl Lewis 5 consecutive World Championships 140 to 150 competitions — Iolanda Balaş Note: this streak included 2 Olympic gold medals and 14 improvements of the world record. 5 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — United States 5 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — United States 7 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — United States 4 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games 4 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games — Finland 4 consecutive gold medals at Olympic games —