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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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IPC President urges Montreal to take momentum from London 2012 to World Championships
By James Crook
May 3 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has called on the Canadian city of Montreal to capitalise on the success of the Games in London last year when it holds the IPC Swimming World Championships in 100 days time.
May 3 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has called on the Canadian city of Montreal to capitalise on the success of the Games in London last year when it holds the IPC Swimming World Championships in 100 days time.Youth Olympic champion named on Australian athletics squad heading to Kazan 2013 Universiade
By James Crook
May 3 - Summer Youth Olympic champion Nicholas Hough has been named among the 28-strong squad of athletes confirmed by Athletics Australia to compete at the Kazan 2013 Universiade in July.
May 3 - Summer Youth Olympic champion Nicholas Hough has been named among the 28-strong squad of athletes confirmed by Athletics Australia to compete at the Kazan 2013 Universiade in July.Buenos Aires Senator Fernández named new Argentinean Hockey President
By Emily Goddard
May 3 - Buenos Aires Federal Senator Aníbal Fernández has been unanimously voted as the new President of the Argentinean Hockey Confederation after his predecessor Daniel Marcellini presented his irrefutable resignation before walking out at the national governing body's General Assembly.
May 3 - Buenos Aires Federal Senator Aníbal Fernández has been unanimously voted as the new President of the Argentinean Hockey Confederation after his predecessor Daniel Marcellini presented his irrefutable resignation before walking out at the national governing body's General Assembly.British Paralympic dressage rider Pitt dies at age of 34
By Emily Goddard
May 3 - British dressage rider Jo Pitt, who represented Britain at the Athens 2004 Paralympics, has died at the age of 34, the British Equestrian Federation and British Dressage confirmed today.
May 3 - British dressage rider Jo Pitt, who represented Britain at the Athens 2004 Paralympics, has died at the age of 34, the British Equestrian Federation and British Dressage confirmed today.Ticketmaster appointed to sell tickets for Glasgow 2014 despite London 2012 controversy
By Duncan Mackay
May 3 - Ticketmaster, criticised during London 2012 after problems with their website, have been appointed to help sell a million tickets for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it was announced today.
May 3 - Ticketmaster, criticised during London 2012 after problems with their website, have been appointed to help sell a million tickets for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it was announced today.Pop-artist Fazzino commissioned as Warrior Games official artwork producer
By James Crook
May 2 - Renowned American 3D pop-artist Charles Fazzino has been commissioned as official artist for the 2013 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte, which are due get underway next week in Colorado Springs.
May 2 - Renowned American 3D pop-artist Charles Fazzino has been commissioned as official artist for the 2013 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte, which are due get underway next week in Colorado Springs.Swimming Canada name eight Olympians in Kazan 2013 Universiade squad
By James Crook
May 2 - Swimming Canada have named eight Olympians in their squad of 38 for the Universiade in Kazan this July, as many of the nation's student athletes take advantage of being encouraged to compete in both the Universiade and the World Championships in Barcelona just a fortnight later.
May 2 - Swimming Canada have named eight Olympians in their squad of 38 for the Universiade in Kazan this July, as many of the nation's student athletes take advantage of being encouraged to compete in both the Universiade and the World Championships in Barcelona just a fortnight later.UEFA unveil Icons Gallery in London as part of Champions Festival
By James Crook
May 2 - UEFA and Getty Images have teamed up to produce a 'Kings of Europe - UEFA Icons" gallery at Westfield Stratford City, showcasing defining images from the competition's history as part of the UEFA Champions Festival, which takes place at London's Olympic Park this month.
May 2 - UEFA and Getty Images have teamed up to produce a 'Kings of Europe - UEFA Icons" gallery at Westfield Stratford City, showcasing defining images from the competition's history as part of the UEFA Champions Festival, which takes place at London's Olympic Park this month. Auto Sport President Todt joins SportAccord conference programme
By James Crook
May 2 - International Automobile Federation (FIA) President Jean Todt will partake in an "Interview of the Day" event during SportAccord Convention in St Petersburg later this month.
May 2 - International Automobile Federation (FIA) President Jean Todt will partake in an "Interview of the Day" event during SportAccord Convention in St Petersburg later this month.More stories
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- Olympic Stadium set for role at 2015 Rugby World Cup as venues and match schedule unveiled
- FIBA unaware of SportAccord Urban Games plans
- Bahrain Sheikh elected new President of Asian Football Confederation
- Inas elects Brazilian as first non-European President ahead of Rio 2016
- New consultancy firm set up by key London 2012 officials
- Triple Olympian named as British Skeleton President with champion as vice-president
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