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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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Hockey
IOC vote was a wake-up call for us, admits International Hockey President
By Emily Goddard
February 22 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board meeting which saw hockey coming dangerously close to being axed from the core sports programme for the 2020 Games was a wake-up call for the sport, International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Leandro Negre has admitted.
February 22 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board meeting which saw hockey coming dangerously close to being axed from the core sports programme for the 2020 Games was a wake-up call for the sport, International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Leandro Negre has admitted.British Olympic captains Walsh and Middleton win 2012 Hockey Writers' Club Awards
By Emily Goddard
February 19 - Kate Walsh and Barry Middleton have been awarded the Hockey Writers' Club (HWC) 2012 UK Players of the Year titles after the pair led the British women's and men's teams, respectively, at the London 2012 Olympics.
February 19 - Kate Walsh and Barry Middleton have been awarded the Hockey Writers' Club (HWC) 2012 UK Players of the Year titles after the pair led the British women's and men's teams, respectively, at the London 2012 Olympics.International Hockey extends Preferred Pitch deal with Olympic supplier Polytan|STI
By Emily Goddard
February 18 - The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has extended its deal with Polytan|STI, which will see the sports surfaces manufacturer continue as its Preferred Pitch Supplier through to 2016.
February 18 - The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has extended its deal with Polytan|STI, which will see the sports surfaces manufacturer continue as its Preferred Pitch Supplier through to 2016.Berlei assumes supporting role for British women's hockey
By Emily Goddard
February 17 - England Hockey has signed up Berlei as its official sports bra supplier in a deal that also sees the brand become the official partner of its Back to Hockey initiative.
February 17 - England Hockey has signed up Berlei as its official sports bra supplier in a deal that also sees the brand become the official partner of its Back to Hockey initiative.Olympic hockey player Smith-Puzo retires after decade on US women's squad
By Emily Goddard
February 16 - Hockey player Keli Smith-Puzo has retired after a 10-year career as a striker on the United States women's national team, which saw her compete at two Olympic Games.
February 16 - Hockey player Keli Smith-Puzo has retired after a 10-year career as a striker on the United States women's national team, which saw her compete at two Olympic Games.Hockey to meet with Rio 2016 to try to resolve venue row
By James Crook
February 15 - The International Hockey Federation (FIH) are due to meet with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee next month to discuss issues surrounding the venue for the Olympic Games, which was moved from its originally-planned venues on the Olympic Park to the Deodoro Zone on the outskirts of the city.
February 15 - The International Hockey Federation (FIH) are due to meet with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee next month to discuss issues surrounding the venue for the Olympic Games, which was moved from its originally-planned venues on the Olympic Park to the Deodoro Zone on the outskirts of the city.Olympic gold medallist Peris named as Australian Senate candidate
By Emily Goddard
February 11 - Australian Olympic hockey gold medallist Nova Peris has been named as a Senate candidate for Labour in the federal election after being endorsed by the nation's Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
February 11 - Australian Olympic hockey gold medallist Nova Peris has been named as a Senate candidate for Labour in the federal election after being endorsed by the nation's Prime Minister Julia Gillard.Olympic hockey champions win Investec Challenge
By Emily Goddard
February 10 - Olympic women's hockey champions the Netherlands maintained their unwavering hold over the field at the Investec Challenge to claim the title with a 4-2 win over hosts South Africa.
February 10 - Olympic women's hockey champions the Netherlands maintained their unwavering hold over the field at the Investec Challenge to claim the title with a 4-2 win over hosts South Africa.Lee swaps England men's hockey head coach role for women's
By Emily Goddard
February 4 - Jason Lee has been named as the new head coach of the England women's hockey team, making the switch from his role with the England and British men's squads where he led them for three Olympic cycles to take them to the Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Games.
February 4 - Jason Lee has been named as the new head coach of the England women's hockey team, making the switch from his role with the England and British men's squads where he led them for three Olympic cycles to take them to the Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Games.More stories
- England unveils 18-strong women's hockey squad for Investec Challenge
- US women's squad find new "Home of Hockey" in Nook Sports
- Olympian Garraffo takes charge of Argentinean women's hockey squad
- Briton named as US women's hockey head coach
- USA women’s hockey goalkeeper announces retirement
- Kerry steps up as performance director for England Hockey
- Hockey can maintain popularity in UK following London 2012 says Danson
- Hockey World Cup to be increased to 16 after plans to double size delayed
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