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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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Fencing
Exclusive: Fencing may introduce shorter bouts and coloured clothing
By David Owen
May 26 - Fencing is considering introducing shorter bouts as part of a modernisation drive.
May 26 - Fencing is considering introducing shorter bouts as part of a modernisation drive.International Fencing President retains top spot on Forbes Wealthiest Russian Business List
By James Crook
April 18 - Alisher Usmanov, President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), has retained his position at the top of the Forbes Wealthiest Russian Businessman List for 2013, boasting a fortune of $17.6 billion (£11.5 billion/€13.5 billion).
April 18 - Alisher Usmanov, President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE), has retained his position at the top of the Forbes Wealthiest Russian Businessman List for 2013, boasting a fortune of $17.6 billion (£11.5 billion/€13.5 billion).Title sponsor of Korfanty World Cup in Chicago announced
By Tom Degun
April 10 - USA Fencing have unveiled Absolute Fencing Gear as the title sponsor of the Korfanty World Cup in Chicago next month.
April 10 - USA Fencing have unveiled Absolute Fencing Gear as the title sponsor of the Korfanty World Cup in Chicago next month.International Fencing Federation to commemorate centenary year
By James Crook
January 24 - The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has unveiled a new logo and announced plans to undertake a series of events throughout 2013 to mark its 100th year.
January 24 - The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has unveiled a new logo and announced plans to undertake a series of events throughout 2013 to mark its 100th year.Usmanov re-elected as FIE President after overseeing transformation in finances
By Duncan Mackay
December 8 - Russian multi-billionaire Alisher Usmanov was today re-elected as the President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) in Moscow after it was revealed that the sport's budget had increased five-fold under his leadership over the last four years.
December 8 - Russian multi-billionaire Alisher Usmanov was today re-elected as the President of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) in Moscow after it was revealed that the sport's budget had increased five-fold under his leadership over the last four years.Columbus to host 2013 USA Fencing National Championships
By Emily Goddard
November 14 - Columbus will host the 2013 USA Fencing National Championships, attracting an estimated 3,800 participants and 6,800 attendees to the city's Greater Columbus Convention Centre next year.
November 14 - Columbus will host the 2013 USA Fencing National Championships, attracting an estimated 3,800 participants and 6,800 attendees to the city's Greater Columbus Convention Centre next year.USA Fencing director of sports strategy retires
By Emily Goddard
November 13 - Jim Page has retired from his position as USA Fencing's director of sports strategy following London 2012.
November 13 - Jim Page has retired from his position as USA Fencing's director of sports strategy following London 2012. FIE President at centre of controversy after Wikipedia entry doctored
By Duncan Mackay
November 12 - International Fencing Federation (FIE) President Alisher Usmanov, Russia's richest man, today found himself at the centre of controversy after a London-based public relations firm edited his Wikipedia entry to remove information that could cast him in a bad light.
November 12 - International Fencing Federation (FIE) President Alisher Usmanov, Russia's richest man, today found himself at the centre of controversy after a London-based public relations firm edited his Wikipedia entry to remove information that could cast him in a bad light.British Fencing to carry out "robust" review of London 2012 performance
By Duncan Mackay at the Main Press Centre on the Olympic Park in London
August 31 - A "robust" review of London 2012 has been demanded by British Fencing chairman David Teasdale following the resignation of chief executive Piers Martin.
August 31 - A "robust" review of London 2012 has been demanded by British Fencing chairman David Teasdale following the resignation of chief executive Piers Martin.More stories
- USA Fencing appoints new chief executive
- USA Fencing moves home to share with other sports bodies
- White House honours London 2012 fencer as "Champion of Change"
- USA Fencing announce new President
- Keith Cook's Olympic appeal bid rejected by British Fencing
- Richard Kruse takes bronze at European Fencing Championships
- British London 2012 fencing team is "the most talented" ever, says Kruse
- British fencing selection for London 2012 hit by controversy
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