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23 July 2014
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3 August 2014
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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
Moneghetti to make sentimental return to Scotland for Glasgow 2014 as Australian Chef de Mission
By Duncan Mackay
March 31 - Steve Moneghetti was today unveiled as Australia's Chef de Mission for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
March 31 - Steve Moneghetti was today unveiled as Australia's Chef de Mission for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Glasgow and Jamaica sign deal to strengthen business ties ahead of 2014 Commonwealth Games
By Tom Degun
March 28 - Glasgow and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen trade and investment ties in order to build on the links that will be created and developed by the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
March 28 - Glasgow and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen trade and investment ties in order to build on the links that will be created and developed by the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.TAJ TV set to broadcast Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in India
By Tom Degun
March 19 - Dubai-based broadcaster TAJ Television Ltd has are set to broadcast the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in India and neighbouring countries after being sold the rights for the event by the Organising Committee.
March 19 - Dubai-based broadcaster TAJ Television Ltd has are set to broadcast the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in India and neighbouring countries after being sold the rights for the event by the Organising Committee.Glasgow 2014 launches international route of Queen's Baton Relay
By Duncan Mackay
March 11 - The Queen's Baton Relay for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will travel nearly 120,000 miles around the world, covering 71 countries and territories in 248 days, before arriving in Scotland in time for the Opening Ceremony on July 23, it was announced today.
March 11 - The Queen's Baton Relay for next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will travel nearly 120,000 miles around the world, covering 71 countries and territories in 248 days, before arriving in Scotland in time for the Opening Ceremony on July 23, it was announced today.Glasgow 2014 receives record 50,000 volunteer applications
By Lauren Mattera
March 1 - Glasgow 2014 has received a record number of more than 50,000 application forms in its search to find 15,000 volunteers ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games, which organisers claim is the largest amount of people to ever offer their support for the event in its 83-year history.
March 1 - Glasgow 2014 has received a record number of more than 50,000 application forms in its search to find 15,000 volunteers ahead of next year's Commonwealth Games, which organisers claim is the largest amount of people to ever offer their support for the event in its 83-year history.Glasgow 2014 names local sportswear firm as provider of Commonwealth Games workforce uniforms
By Emily Goddard
February 26 - Glasgow 2014 has today named local outdoor clothing firm Trespass as the provider of Commonwealth Games uniforms for its workforce and the army of up to 15,000 volunteers.
February 26 - Glasgow 2014 has today named local outdoor clothing firm Trespass as the provider of Commonwealth Games uniforms for its workforce and the army of up to 15,000 volunteers.Scottish business leaders asked to back Glasgow 2014 volunteering campaign
By Tom Degun
February 24 - Scottish business and civic leaders have been asked to play their part in the success story of Glasgow 2014 by encouraging staff members to volunteer during the Commonwealth Games.
February 24 - Scottish business and civic leaders have been asked to play their part in the success story of Glasgow 2014 by encouraging staff members to volunteer during the Commonwealth Games.One week left to apply to volunteer at Glasgow 2014
By Tom Degun
February 21 - Glasgow 2014 have again urged people who want to volunteer at the Commonwealth Games to come forward with just one week to go until the registration deadline.
February 21 - Glasgow 2014 have again urged people who want to volunteer at the Commonwealth Games to come forward with just one week to go until the registration deadline.Scottish drinks manufacturer to mark Glasgow 2014 with special edition cans
By Duncan Mackay
February 16 - Iconic Scottish soft drinks manufacturer Irn-Bru is launching a special range of cans to mark its sponsorship of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year.
February 16 - Iconic Scottish soft drinks manufacturer Irn-Bru is launching a special range of cans to mark its sponsorship of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year.More stories
- Jersey set to send largest ever team to Glasgow 2014
- Glasgow 2014 warned not to deal with pariah regime at Indian Olympic Association
- Glasgow 2014 launches search for "gold medal" cleaning and housekeeping contractors
- Scotland "must grasp the opportunity" offered by Glasgow 2014 urges Committee
- Search gets underway for 15,000 Glasgow 2014 volunteers
- Glasgow 2014 will "showcase best of Scotland" says Commonwealth Games Minister
- Search to start officially for 15,000 Glasgow 2014 volunteers
- Glasgow 2014 reveals media partners for volunteer project
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