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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
Fiji mount stunning comeback to retain Hong Kong Sevens title
By James Crook
March 24 - Fiji have retained their Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens title in dramatic fashion after coming back from a 19-0 half-time deficit to win 26-19 against Wales, thanks in large part to a hat-trick of tries from substitute Osea Kolinisau.
March 24 - Fiji have retained their Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens title in dramatic fashion after coming back from a 19-0 half-time deficit to win 26-19 against Wales, thanks in large part to a hat-trick of tries from substitute Osea Kolinisau.Rio 2016 qualifying system for rugby sevens revealed
By Duncan Mackay
March 23 - Details of the men's qualifying system to be employed for Rio 2016, when rugby sevens makes its Olympic debut, have been revealed.
March 23 - Details of the men's qualifying system to be employed for Rio 2016, when rugby sevens makes its Olympic debut, have been revealed.Wales to begin title defence against Uruguay as Rugby World Cup Sevens fixtures announced
By James Crook
March 20 - With 100 days to go until the tournament kicks off, the match schedule for the 2013 International Rugby Board (IRB) World Cup Sevens in Moscow has been announced, pitting reigning champions Wales against Uruguay in their opening fixture.
March 20 - With 100 days to go until the tournament kicks off, the match schedule for the 2013 International Rugby Board (IRB) World Cup Sevens in Moscow has been announced, pitting reigning champions Wales against Uruguay in their opening fixture.Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 signs up three major partners
By Emily Goddard
March 17 - The 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens has secured three new major commercial partners in the form of Bank Zenit, Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) and Canterbury of New Zealand, the Rugby Union of Russia (RUR) announced.
March 17 - The 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens has secured three new major commercial partners in the form of Bank Zenit, Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) and Canterbury of New Zealand, the Rugby Union of Russia (RUR) announced.Exeter’s Sandy Park added to 2015 Rugby World Cup venue shortlist
By James Crook
March 4- England Rugby 2015 have announced that Sandy Park, home of Aviva Premiership team Exeter Chiefs, has been added to the shortlist of venues for the 2015 World Cup, replacing Bristol City's Ashton Gate, which is set to be redeveloped.
March 4- England Rugby 2015 have announced that Sandy Park, home of Aviva Premiership team Exeter Chiefs, has been added to the shortlist of venues for the 2015 World Cup, replacing Bristol City's Ashton Gate, which is set to be redeveloped.Reigning champions Wales handed tough Fiji test in Rugby World Cup Sevens draw
By James Crook
February 28 - The draw for the 2013 IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow threw up some interesting ties today, including defending Champions Wales against two-time winners Fiji in Pool E of the 2013 tournament in Russia this June, along with Uruguay and Tonga.
February 28 - The draw for the 2013 IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Moscow threw up some interesting ties today, including defending Champions Wales against two-time winners Fiji in Pool E of the 2013 tournament in Russia this June, along with Uruguay and Tonga.IRB launch programme to boost numbers of female officials in rugby
By James Crook
February 23 - The International Rugby Board (IRB) have held their first conference with the specific aim of boosting female participation as they launch a programme which will fast-track the best female officials to support flagship events such as the Women's Rugby World Cup, Women's World Sevens and international women's rugby.
February 23 - The International Rugby Board (IRB) have held their first conference with the specific aim of boosting female participation as they launch a programme which will fast-track the best female officials to support flagship events such as the Women's Rugby World Cup, Women's World Sevens and international women's rugby.Rogge excited ahead of rugby sevens Olympic debut at Nanjing 2014
By Tom Degun
February 17 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has revealed he is excited that rugby sevens will make its debut at the Games at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games next year and has backed it to be a major success.
February 17 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has revealed he is excited that rugby sevens will make its debut at the Games at the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games next year and has backed it to be a major success.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.More stories
- England win round four of HSBC Sevens World Series after thrilling final
- Ireland launches talent search for women’s rugby sevens stars ahead of Rio 2016
- London 2012 head of public relations and media joins England Rugby World Cup 2015
- Japan reveals selection process for 2019 Rugby World Cup
- New Zealand converts rugby World Cup into economic gains
- London 2012 chief Deighton joins England Rugby World Cup 2015 Board
- Fiji claim victory in Gold Coast Sevens to lead HSBC Sevens World Series
- RFU chief rules out Sir Clive's return
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