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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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Rugby Sevens
South Africa stun New Zealand to take USA Sevens title in Las Vegas
By Tom Degun
February 10 - South Africa produced a stunning performance in the final of the 2013 USA Sevens in Las Vegas as they crushed New Zealand 40-21 in round five of the HSBC Sevens World Series.
February 10 - South Africa produced a stunning performance in the final of the 2013 USA Sevens in Las Vegas as they crushed New Zealand 40-21 in round five of the HSBC Sevens World Series.England win round four of HSBC Sevens World Series after thrilling final
By Tom Degun
February 3 - England put on their best performance of the season as they won round four of HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington after holding off Kenya in a final that saw them claim a 24-19 sudden death victory in extra time.
February 3 - England put on their best performance of the season as they won round four of HSBC Sevens World Series in Wellington after holding off Kenya in a final that saw them claim a 24-19 sudden death victory in extra time.Ireland launches talent search for women’s rugby sevens stars ahead of Rio 2016
By Tom Degun
January 24 - The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced plans to stage talent identification screening days over the coming months in a bid to find women's rugby sevens players capable of taking the country to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
January 24 - The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has announced plans to stage talent identification screening days over the coming months in a bid to find women's rugby sevens players capable of taking the country to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.London 2012 head of public relations and media joins England Rugby World Cup 2015
By Tom Degun
January 6 - Joanna Manning-Cooper, the former head of public relations and media at London 2012, has been appointed to the new role of communications and marketing director for the England Rugby World Cup 2015.
January 6 - Joanna Manning-Cooper, the former head of public relations and media at London 2012, has been appointed to the new role of communications and marketing director for the England Rugby World Cup 2015.Japan reveals selection process for 2019 Rugby World Cup
By James Crook
January 4 - A timescale for the selection of venues for the Rugby World Cup in 2019, along with the criteria for potential venues, has been announced by Japanese organisers.
January 4 - A timescale for the selection of venues for the Rugby World Cup in 2019, along with the criteria for potential venues, has been announced by Japanese organisers. New Zealand converts rugby World Cup into economic gains
By David Owen
December 26 - An independent assessment of the short-term economic impact of last year's rugby union World Cup in New Zealand has indicated that the tournament sustained the equivalent of more than 20,000 jobs for one year.
December 26 - An independent assessment of the short-term economic impact of last year's rugby union World Cup in New Zealand has indicated that the tournament sustained the equivalent of more than 20,000 jobs for one year.London 2012 chief Deighton joins England Rugby World Cup 2015 Board
By Tom Degun
December 17 - London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton has been appointed to the England Rugby World Cup 2015 board.
December 17 - London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton has been appointed to the England Rugby World Cup 2015 board.Fiji claim victory in Gold Coast Sevens to lead HSBC Sevens World Series
By Tom Degun
October 15 - Fiji defeated New Zealand 32-14 in the final of the 2012 Gold Coast Sevens to successfully defend the title they won last year and take an early lead in the HSBC Sevens World Series 2012/13.
October 15 - Fiji defeated New Zealand 32-14 in the final of the 2012 Gold Coast Sevens to successfully defend the title they won last year and take an early lead in the HSBC Sevens World Series 2012/13.RFU chief rules out Sir Clive's return
By Tom Degun
October 9 - Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Ian Ritchie has ruled out an imminent return to Twickenham for Sir Clive Woodward, who left his post as director of sport at the British Olympic Association (BOA) last week.
October 9 - Rugby Football Union (RFU) chief executive Ian Ritchie has ruled out an imminent return to Twickenham for Sir Clive Woodward, who left his post as director of sport at the British Olympic Association (BOA) last week.More stories
- New qualifying pathway for Sevens World Series as rugby prepares for Rio 2016
- IRB chief makes draw for HSBC Sevens World Series opener in Gold Coast
- Tickets go on sale for 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia
- Aussies target home victory at HSBC Rugby Sevens World Series
- Argentina Jaguars revved up to claim third IRB Americas rugby crown in Canada
- Former England rugby sevens captain to work with Sri Lanka as they seek to qualify for Rio 2016
- Rio 2016 will be good for rugby and good for the Olympics, promises IRB chairman
- Argentina forced to postpone debut in HSBC Sevens World Series
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Last month's Boston Marathon bombings showed just how vulnerable some events can be to terrorist attacks but Helmut Spahn, executive director of the International Centre for Sport Security, claims that sharing information and early planning can help reduce the risk of such incidents in the future
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