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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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Commonwealth Games
Glasgow 2014 unveil ATP Event Experts as Games Travel Office provider
By Tom Degun
May 8 - Glasgow 2014 have unveiled ATP Event Experts as the Games Travel Office provider for the Commonwealth Games next year.
May 8 - Glasgow 2014 have unveiled ATP Event Experts as the Games Travel Office provider for the Commonwealth Games next year.Sir Craig Reedie given new role by Glasgow 2014
By Duncan Mackay
May 7 - Sir Craig Reedie has been appointed as Executive Counsel to Lord Smith, chairman of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, it was announced today.
May 7 - Sir Craig Reedie has been appointed as Executive Counsel to Lord Smith, chairman of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, it was announced 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.Preston company to provide England kit for Glasgow 2014
By Duncan Mackay
April 25 - England's team at next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will wear kit manufactured by a British company, Kukri Sports, it was announced today.
April 25 - England's team at next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will wear kit manufactured by a British company, Kukri Sports, it was announced today.Scottish athletes on marks as Commonwealth Games qualification period opens
By James Crook
April 25 - The qualification period for Scottish athletes to qualify for their home Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year has opened, leaving them with little over a year to secure their place.
April 25 - The qualification period for Scottish athletes to qualify for their home Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year has opened, leaving them with little over a year to secure their place.Glasgow 2014 making "very positive progress" says Coordination Commission
By Tom Degun
April 24 - Glasgow 2014 have received warm praise after the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission claimed the Organising Committee were making "very positive progress" following their fourth official inspection visit of the city.
April 24 - Glasgow 2014 have received warm praise after the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission claimed the Organising Committee were making "very positive progress" following their fourth official inspection visit of the city.Glasgow 2014 launches partnership with Unicef and CGF for children across the Commonwealth
By James Crook
April 22 - Britain's first female boxing Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams has helped launch a new partnership between Glasgow 2014, Unicef and the Commonwealth Games Foundation (CGF) which aims to inspire children across the Commonwealth to be the "Best You Can Be".
April 22 - Britain's first female boxing Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams has helped launch a new partnership between Glasgow 2014, Unicef and the Commonwealth Games Foundation (CGF) which aims to inspire children across the Commonwealth to be the "Best You Can Be".Glasgow 2014 set for CGF Coordination Commission inspection
By Tom Degun
April 22 - The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission has arrived in Scotland to begin its latest three-day inspection of preparations for Glasgow 2014.
April 22 - The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission has arrived in Scotland to begin its latest three-day inspection of preparations for Glasgow 2014.Riedel Communications become latest sponsor of Glasgow 2014
By Tom Degun
April 19 - Riedel Communications, the company behind Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking skydive from the edge of space, have become the latest sponsor of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
April 19 - Riedel Communications, the company behind Felix Baumgartner's record-breaking skydive from the edge of space, have become the latest sponsor of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.More stories
- We believe Glasgow 2014 can be the best ever Commonwealth Games, say IPC officials
- Glasgow 2014 begins volunteer interviews to find 15,000 friendly faces
- Exclusive: Culture Secretary supports plans for London 2022 Commonwealth Games bid
- Delhi 2010 relocate to new offices as no sign of Organising Committee being closed
- Glasgow 2014 replace chief operating officer Ord with top Manchester 2002 director
- Gold Coast 2018 logo launched to mark five years to start of Commonwealth Games
- Exclusive: Swiss Timing set for legal action against Delhi 2010 as executives face corruption allegations
- Australian pop idol star set to perform live at Gold Coast 2018 logo launch
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