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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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Sochi 2014
Variety of animals join Father Frost on shortlist for Sochi 2014 mascot
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 21 - A rabbit, dolphin, polar bear, brown bear, leopard - along with Father Frost - have all been shortlisted as a potential mascot for 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, it was announced today.
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 21 - A rabbit, dolphin, polar bear, brown bear, leopard - along with Father Frost - have all been shortlisted as a potential mascot for 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, it was announced today.
Sochi 2014 partners see "dreams becoming a reality"
December 16 - A two-day seminar and workshop to discuss opportunities and witness progress towards the Winter Games was attended by top representatives of the Sochi 2014 Partners' Club.
Prince Albert is innocent of Olympic corruption claims say Palace
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 16 - Prince Albert did not do anything wrong during Sochi's successful bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the Palace in Monaco has claimed.
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 16 - Prince Albert did not do anything wrong during Sochi's successful bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the Palace in Monaco has claimed.
Russian Olympic Committee vice-president planning multi-billion dollar ski resort
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 15 - A new multi-billion dollar ski resort that hopes to capitalise on Sochi hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2014 is being planned by Akhmed Bilalov, the vice-president of the Russian Olympic Committee.
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 15 - A new multi-billion dollar ski resort that hopes to capitalise on Sochi hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2014 is being planned by Akhmed Bilalov, the vice-president of the Russian Olympic Committee.
Prince Albert broke IOC bidding rules claims former security adviser
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 12 - Prince Albert II of Monaco broke International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules by accepting lavish gifts from Vladimir Putin during Sochi's successful bid to host the 2014 Olympics and Paralympics, it has been alleged.
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
December 12 - Prince Albert II of Monaco broke International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules by accepting lavish gifts from Vladimir Putin during Sochi's successful bid to host the 2014 Olympics and Paralympics, it has been alleged.
Sochi 2014 proposes 3D technology solution to managing staff activity
December 11 - An innovative new digital technology which allows organisers to plan all staff activity in 3D has been demonstrated to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by the Sochi 2014 Organising Committee.
Sochi chief tells of "ambitious task" as Russian Volunteer Centres announced
December 8 - The leader of Sochi 2014's Organising Committee has spoken of the "ambitious task" of training tens of thousands of volunteers for the Winter Olympic and Paralympics.
Collectible coins to be minted for 2014 Winter Olympics
December 6 - A series of special collectible gold and silver coins will be issued to mark the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Sochi 2014 chief "delighted" Russia hosting 2018 FIFA World Cup
December 2 - Today's announcement that Russia will host the 2018 FIFA football World Cup has been greeted with joy by Dmitry Chernyshenko, Sochi 2014 President and chief executive officer.
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- Exclusive: Russia will adopt "zero-tolerance" policy towards drugs cheats
- Russian Deputy Prime Minister blasts Georgia over Sochi 2014 threats
- Sochi 2014 preparations will not be compromised by Formula One race
- Positive progress being made on Sochi environmental projects
- Drugs cloud over Russian skiers lifted for Sochi 2014
- Chernyshenko vows all Sochi Olympic venues will be ready two years ahead of Games
- Sochi volunteers transport rare plants to safe new home
- Olympic wait goes on for women ski jumpers
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