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Frank Kugler won four Olympics medals in freestyle wrestling, weightlifting and tug of war at St Louis in 1904, making him the only competitor to win a medal in three different sports at the same Games. He claimed a silver medal in the heavyweight category in wrestling, bronze in the two hand lift and all-around dumbbell events in weightlifting and another bronze in the tug of war competition as a member of Southwest Turnverein of Saint Louis No. 2 team. He is recognised as an American by the International Olympic Committee although he was a German national at the time of the Games.
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Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympics "really taking shape" says IOC Coordination Commission
By Tom Degun
May 16 - Russia's Alexander Popov, the chairman International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for Nanjing 2014, has praised preparations for the next Youth Olympic Games following the conclusion of the fourth inspection visit of the Chinese city.
May 16 - Russia's Alexander Popov, the chairman International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for Nanjing 2014, has praised preparations for the next Youth Olympic Games following the conclusion of the fourth inspection visit of the Chinese city.Chinese legend crashes out at final World Table Tennis Championships appearance
By James Crook
May 16 - China's Ma Lin suffered a shock defeat to world number 58 Kenta Matsudaira of Japan in the second round of the World Table Tennis Championships in the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, destroying his hopes of winning the title on his last appearance in the event.
May 16 - China's Ma Lin suffered a shock defeat to world number 58 Kenta Matsudaira of Japan in the second round of the World Table Tennis Championships in the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, destroying his hopes of winning the title on his last appearance in the event.Former IIHF and FIH official takes up new role as International Ski Federation communications manager
By Emily Goddard
May 16 - The International Ski Federation (FIS) has named former International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and International Hockey Federation (FIH) official Jenny Wiedeke as its new communications manager.
May 16 - The International Ski Federation (FIS) has named former International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and International Hockey Federation (FIH) official Jenny Wiedeke as its new communications manager.International Blind Sports Federation conference in Copenhagen to have full programme
By Duncan Mackay
May 16 - Details have been released by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) of its 9th General Assembly in Copenhagen later this year.
May 16 - Details have been released by the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) of its 9th General Assembly in Copenhagen later this year. Marine Corps win fourth Chairman's Cup as 2013 Warrior Games conclude in Colorado
By Emily Goddard
May 16 - The Marine Corps secured their fourth Chairman's Cup with a haul of 93 medals of the 264 awarded at the 2013 Warrior Games to outperform the other service branches at the competition, which concluded at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
May 16 - The Marine Corps secured their fourth Chairman's Cup with a haul of 93 medals of the 264 awarded at the 2013 Warrior Games to outperform the other service branches at the competition, which concluded at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.Ng Ser Miang officially enters race for IOC Presidency
By Emily Goddard at Paris-Sorbonne University
May 16 - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang has officially confirmed he is putting himself forward as a candidate to replace Jacques Rogge as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
May 16 - Singapore's Ng Ser Miang has officially confirmed he is putting himself forward as a candidate to replace Jacques Rogge as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).Wu set to declare himself as candidate for IOC Presidency next week
By Tom Degun
May 16 - International Boxing Association (AIBA) President C K Wu will officially enter the race to become the next International Olympic Committee (IOC) President next week.
May 16 - International Boxing Association (AIBA) President C K Wu will officially enter the race to become the next International Olympic Committee (IOC) President next week.McQuaid nominated by Swiss Cycling Federation for UCI Presidency
By Duncan Mackay
May 16 - Ireland's Pat McQuaid will be able to stand for a third term as President of the International Cycling Union (UCI) after the Swiss Cycling Federation nominated him.
May 16 - Ireland's Pat McQuaid will be able to stand for a third term as President of the International Cycling Union (UCI) after the Swiss Cycling Federation nominated him.Sochi 2014 medals to be unveiled this month
By Emily Goddard
May 16 - Sochi 2014 has announced it will unveil the medals for next year's Winter Olympics and Paralympics at this month's SportAccord International Convention, taking place in St Petersburg.
May 16 - Sochi 2014 has announced it will unveil the medals for next year's Winter Olympics and Paralympics at this month's SportAccord International Convention, taking place in St Petersburg.More stories
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- Volleyball England unveils new head coaches for men’s and women’s sitting volleyball teams
- Johnson to lead Paralympics New Zealand shooting team at UK World Cup in Stoke Mandeville
- I will stand for IAAF Presidency only if Diack steps down claims Coe
- Japanese hopes in tatters following disastrous opening day at World Table Tennis Championships
- Selby heads 13-strong GB Boxing team for 2013 European Championships in Belarus
- Sharara re-elected International Table Tennis Federation President
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Last month's Boston Marathon bombings showed just how vulnerable some events can be to terrorist attacks but Helmut Spahn, executive director of the International Centre for Sport Security, claims that sharing information and early planning can help reduce the risk of such incidents in the future
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