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Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
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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
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.Jersey set to send largest ever team to Glasgow 2014
By Duncan Mackay
January 30 - Jersey is planning to send its biggest ever team to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year.
January 30 - Jersey is planning to send its biggest ever team to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year.Glasgow 2014 warned not to deal with pariah regime at Indian Olympic Association
By Duncan Mackay
January 29 - Glasgow 2014 have been warned not to deal with officials at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) who are not recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) because of a row over the elections last month.
January 29 - Glasgow 2014 have been warned not to deal with officials at the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) who are not recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) because of a row over the elections last month.Glasgow 2014 launches search for "gold medal" cleaning and housekeeping contractors
By Emily Goddard
January 24 - Glasgow 2014 has launched a search for companies capable of offering "gold medal" cleaning and housekeeping services at next year's Commonwealth Games, with contracts worth £3.8 million ($5.9 million/€4.4 million) for the taking.
January 24 - Glasgow 2014 has launched a search for companies capable of offering "gold medal" cleaning and housekeeping services at next year's Commonwealth Games, with contracts worth £3.8 million ($5.9 million/€4.4 million) for the taking.Scotland "must grasp the opportunity" offered by Glasgow 2014 urges Committee
By Duncan Mackay
January 16 - A lack of coaches, volunteers and facilities may threaten the promised legacy from next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a report by Scottish politicans have warned after hearing evidence from witnesses led by the mother of Olympic and US Open tennis champion Andy Murray.
January 16 - A lack of coaches, volunteers and facilities may threaten the promised legacy from next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a report by Scottish politicans have warned after hearing evidence from witnesses led by the mother of Olympic and US Open tennis champion Andy Murray. More stories
- 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
- Over 40,000 register interest in volunteering for Glasgow 2014
- Glasgow 2014 set for reduced energy bill at Commonwealth Games
- Swimming pool extension to be permanent feature after Glasgow 2014
- Glasgow 2014 unveils £4 million culture fund to celebrate Commonwealth Games
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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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