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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
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.New qualifying pathway for Sevens World Series as rugby prepares for Rio 2016
By Duncan Mackay
September 21 - A new promotion and relegation system has been introduced by the International Rugby Board (IRB) for its HSBC Sevens World Series as the sport continues its preparations for its return to the Olympic programme at Rio in 2016.
September 21 - A new promotion and relegation system has been introduced by the International Rugby Board (IRB) for its HSBC Sevens World Series as the sport continues its preparations for its return to the Olympic programme at Rio in 2016. IRB chief makes draw for HSBC Sevens World Series opener in Gold Coast
By Tom Degun
September 19 - The new International Rugby Board (IRB) chief executive Brett Gosper has helped make the draw for the prestigious 2012/2013 HSBC Sevens World Series opener, which will take place on October 13 and 14.
September 19 - The new International Rugby Board (IRB) chief executive Brett Gosper has helped make the draw for the prestigious 2012/2013 HSBC Sevens World Series opener, which will take place on October 13 and 14.Tickets go on sale for 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia
By Tom Degun
September 18 - Tickets for the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia have now gone on sale with the prestigious tournament set to be the biggest event in the sport before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
September 18 - Tickets for the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia have now gone on sale with the prestigious tournament set to be the biggest event in the sport before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.Aussies target home victory at HSBC Rugby Sevens World Series
By Tom Degun
September 7 - Australia captain Ed Jenkins has said his side is targeting a home victory in the HSBC Sevens World Series next month as part of its preparation for the Rugby Sevens World Cup in Russia next year and, ultimately, the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
September 7 - Australia captain Ed Jenkins has said his side is targeting a home victory in the HSBC Sevens World Series next month as part of its preparation for the Rugby Sevens World Cup in Russia next year and, ultimately, the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.More stories
- 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
- UK Sport advisor to review English rugby union performance
- Exclusive: UK Home Nations can qualify a British rugby sevens team for Rio 2016
- IRB President welcomes inclusion of women's rugby sevens at CACSO Games
- New Zealand makes healthy profit from hosting 2011 Rugby World Cup
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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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