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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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Rio 2016
Maracanã re-opening suspended due to "laziness" in re-generation of World Cup and Rio 2016 venue
By James Crook
May 30 - Rio de Janeiro have been dealt an embarrassing blow after Brazil's scheduled showpiece exhibition match against England at the newly-refurbished Maracanã Stadium on Sunday (June 2) was suspended, after a judge decided it was not fit for public use.
May 30 - Rio de Janeiro have been dealt an embarrassing blow after Brazil's scheduled showpiece exhibition match against England at the newly-refurbished Maracanã Stadium on Sunday (June 2) was suspended, after a judge decided it was not fit for public use.Rugby sevens finally finds home in Deodoro Park for Rio 2016
By Tom Degun at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex in St Petersburg
May 29 - Rugby sevens will take place in the Deodoro Park, along with seven other sports, when it returns to the Olympics after a 92-year absence at Rio 2016.
May 29 - Rugby sevens will take place in the Deodoro Park, along with seven other sports, when it returns to the Olympics after a 92-year absence at Rio 2016.Aquatics and gymnastics set for major financial boost at Rio 2016 after IOC announces new groupings
By Tom Degun at the Lenexpo Exhibition Complex in St Petersburg
May 29 - Aquatics and gymnastics are set for a big financial boost at Rio 2016 after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) ruling Executive BOard today announced a new controversial system which will determine how much money each sport receives from the Games.
May 29 - Aquatics and gymnastics are set for a big financial boost at Rio 2016 after the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) ruling Executive BOard today announced a new controversial system which will determine how much money each sport receives from the Games.Rio councillors propose Havelange's name taken off Olympics athletics venue
By Duncan Mackay
May 9 - A bill has been presented by politicians in Rio de Janeiro demanding the removal of former FIFA President João Havelange's name from the stadium which is due to host athletics during the 2016 Olympics.
May 9 - A bill has been presented by politicians in Rio de Janeiro demanding the removal of former FIFA President João Havelange's name from the stadium which is due to host athletics during the 2016 Olympics. Exclusive: Disgraced Havelange played "important role developing Olympic Movement" claim Rio 2016
By Duncan Mackay
May 1 - Rio 2016 have claimed that they have no control over whether one of the mains stadium to be used during the Olympics and Paralympics will continue to be named in honour of disgraced former FIFA President João Havelange.
May 1 - Rio 2016 have claimed that they have no control over whether one of the mains stadium to be used during the Olympics and Paralympics will continue to be named in honour of disgraced former FIFA President João Havelange.IAAF general secretary "confident" about Rio 2016 despite stadium closure
By Duncan Mackay
April 23 - The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have no concerns that the closure of Estádio Olímpico João Havelange will affect preparations for Rio 2016, general secretary Essar Gabriel claimed today at the end of a visit to the Brazilian city.
April 23 - The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have no concerns that the closure of Estádio Olímpico João Havelange will affect preparations for Rio 2016, general secretary Essar Gabriel claimed today at the end of a visit to the Brazilian city.Rio plans long-lasting security legacy from Olympics and World Cup
By James Crook
April 11 - Members of the Rio 2016 Organising Committee have met with members of State Public Security Institutions to strengthen the relationships between the parties involved at the Municipal Olympic Company (EOM) headquarters in Cidade Nova.
April 11 - Members of the Rio 2016 Organising Committee have met with members of State Public Security Institutions to strengthen the relationships between the parties involved at the Municipal Olympic Company (EOM) headquarters in Cidade Nova.Rio 2016 host six International Federations ahead of Olympics and Paralympics
By Tom Degun
April 5 - Rio 2016 have hosted six International Federations as delegations from each met with the Organising Committee to visit their competition venues and exchange ideas on the project.
April 5 - Rio 2016 have hosted six International Federations as delegations from each met with the Organising Committee to visit their competition venues and exchange ideas on the project.Solution to Rio 2016 Olympic Stadium roof problem could take "up to two months" warn engineers
By Duncan Mackay
March 29 - Engineers in Rio de Janeiro examining the structural damage to Estádio Olímpico João Havelange have warned that it could take them up to two months to find a solution.
March 29 - Engineers in Rio de Janeiro examining the structural damage to Estádio Olímpico João Havelange have warned that it could take them up to two months to find a solution. More stories
- Rio 2016 Olympic Stadium closed by Mayor after safety fears
- Rio 2016 headquarters become first Games venue to stage emergency drill
- Work begins on Rio 2016 golf course but deadlines remain tight
- Exclusive: Hockey and rugby sevens venues to be approved next month, claims top Rio 2016 official
- Nawal El Moutawakel visits new Rio 2016 headquarters
- Arcadis Logos to carry out project and construction management for Rio 2016
- Maracanã Stadium will be ready next month claims State Secretary of Sport for Rio
- Redgrave backs Rio 2016 to be major success after inspecting rowing venue
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