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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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Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Games mascot Clyde goes on sale for first time
By James Crook
June 8 - Glasgow's mascot for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, a cheeky thistle named Clyde, is now available to buy in the form of a soft toy for the first time.
June 8 - Glasgow's mascot for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, a cheeky thistle named Clyde, is now available to buy in the form of a soft toy for the first time.Glasgow 2014 appoints Great Big Events to provide sports presentation
By Duncan Mackay
May 31 - Glasgow 2014 have appointed production company Great Big Events (GBE) to help deliver the Commonwealth Games, it was announced today.
May 31 - Glasgow 2014 have appointed production company Great Big Events (GBE) to help deliver the Commonwealth Games, it was announced today.SuperSport wins Africa broadcast rights for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
By Emily Goddard
May 30 - Glasgow 2014 has named SuperSport as the Sub-Saharan Africa broadcast rights holder for next year's Commonwealth Games.
May 30 - Glasgow 2014 has named SuperSport as the Sub-Saharan Africa broadcast rights holder for next year's Commonwealth Games.Glasgow company chosen to design Queen's Baton for 2014 Commonwealth Games
By Duncan Mackay
May 28 - Glasgow-based product design company 4c Design Limited has today been revealed as designers of the Queen's Baton that is due visit all 71 countries and territories ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games.
May 28 - Glasgow-based product design company 4c Design Limited has today been revealed as designers of the Queen's Baton that is due visit all 71 countries and territories ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games. Bolt closer to competing at Glasgow 2014 after Virgin Media deal
By Duncan Mackay
May 25 - Usain Bolt appears more likely to compete at Glasgow 2014 after Virgin Media were unveiled as the latest sponsor of the Commonwealth Games.
May 25 - Usain Bolt appears more likely to compete at Glasgow 2014 after Virgin Media were unveiled as the latest sponsor of the Commonwealth Games.Glasgow 2014 funded work on Hampden Park completed
By Duncan Mackay
May 24 - A £3 million ($4.5 million/€3.5 million) extension to Scotland's National Stadium has completed well ahead of schedule for next year's Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, when it is due to host athletics, it has been announced.
May 24 - A £3 million ($4.5 million/€3.5 million) extension to Scotland's National Stadium has completed well ahead of schedule for next year's Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, when it is due to host athletics, it has been announced. Glasgow 2014 appoints London company to handle PR for Commonwealth Games
By Duncan Mackay
May 22 - London-based company Pitch has been appointed to handle public relations for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it was announced today.
May 22 - London-based company Pitch has been appointed to handle public relations for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it was announced today.Former BOA chief executive Hunt appointed special advisor to Commonwealth Games England
By Tom Degun
May 16 - Former British Olympic Association (BOA) chief executive Andy Hunt has been appointed special advisor to the Board of Commonwealth Games England.
May 16 - Former British Olympic Association (BOA) chief executive Andy Hunt has been appointed special advisor to the Board of Commonwealth Games England.Glasgow 2014 launches "family-friendly" ticketing strategy and competition schedule
By Duncan Mackay
May 13 - Two-thirds of the million tickets to watch next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be priced at £25 ($38/€30) or less, with only eight per cent going to corporate sponsors, it was announced today.
May 13 - Two-thirds of the million tickets to watch next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be priced at £25 ($38/€30) or less, with only eight per cent going to corporate sponsors, it was announced today.More stories
- Glasgow 2014 unveil ATP Event Experts as Games Travel Office provider
- Sir Craig Reedie given new role by Glasgow 2014
- Ticketmaster appointed to sell tickets for Glasgow 2014 despite London 2012 controversy
- Preston company to provide England kit for Glasgow 2014
- Scottish athletes on marks as Commonwealth Games qualification period opens
- Glasgow 2014 making "very positive progress" says Coordination Commission
- Glasgow 2014 launches partnership with Unicef and CGF for children across the Commonwealth
- Glasgow 2014 set for CGF Coordination Commission inspection
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