Sundsvalls Simsällskap, commonly known as Sundsvalls SS or SSS, is a Swedish swimming club from Sundsvall, founded in 1871.[1] From 1971, Sundsvalls SS was residing in Sporthallsbadet, but are since 2018 located in Himlabadet.[2]
Sundsvalls SS | |
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Club information | |
Full name | Sundsvalls Simsällskap |
City | Sundsvall |
Gegründet | 1871 |
Home pool(s) | Himlabadet |
The team's most famous swimmers are Olympic gold medalist for 100 metre butterfly Lars Frölander and Olympic bronze medalist Anna-Karin Kammerling.
History
editSundsvalls SS swimmers were swimming in Selångersån until 1908, when the first swimming bath was built.[2]
Sundsvalls SS had their first Olympic swimmer at the 1964 Summer Olympics, when Ingvar Eriksson participated.[3]
At the 2000 Summer Olympics, Sundsvalls SS swimmer Lars Frölander became the Olympic champion in 100 metre butterfly.[4]
Swimmers
editSwimmers that have participated in the Summer Olympics while representing Sundsvalls SS:[3]
References
edit- ^ Stadgar Sundsvalls Simsällskap (PDF), 14 May 2017
- ^ a b "Om oss". 7 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Olympedia – Sundsvalls SS, Sundsvall (SWE)".
- ^ "Lars Frölander - Sveriges Olympiska Kommitté".
External links
edit- Sundsvalls SS's official homepage (in Swedish)