Sundsvalls SS
| Sundsvalls SS | |
|---|---|
| Club information | |
| Full name | Sundsvalls Simsällskap |
| City | Sundsvall |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Home pool(s) | Himlabadet |
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] The team's most famous swimmers are Olympic gold medalist for 100 metre butterfly Lars Frölander and Olympic bronze medalist Anna-Karin Kammerling.
History
Sundsvalls 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
Swimmers that have participated in the Summer Olympics while representing Sundsvalls SS:[3]
References
- ↑ Stadgar Sundsvalls Simsällskap (PDF), 14 May 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Om oss". 7 November 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Olympedia – Sundsvalls SS, Sundsvall (SWE)".
- ↑ "Lars Frölander - Sveriges Olympiska Kommitté".
External links
- Sundsvalls SS's official homepage (in Swedish)