Helsingin Uimarit
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Helsingin Uimarit (HU) is a non-profit swimming club operating in Helsinki, Finland.[1] HU was established in 1916. Today, there are more than 300 members taking part in HU:s swimming groups and -schools. HU has won the award for the best club in Finnish championships in swimming 28 times in a row. Activities such as racing, skating, and water polo exist within the school.
History
[edit]Founded in 1916, the Helsinki Swimmers was the only available pool for Helsinki swimming activities. Since the establishment, 427 Finnish Championships have been won by the club.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Hammar, I.; Lipponen, T. (2018). Isäni Olavi Virta: Elämää Kuninkaan varjossa (in Finnish). Werner Söderström Osakeyhtiö. p. 139. ISBN 978-951-0-43455-0. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Helsingin Uimarit jo 100 vuotta (1916–2016)" [Helsingin Uimarit since 100 years (1916–2016)] (PDF) (in Finnish). Retrieved 28 February 2019.