Showing posts with label Pools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pools. Show all posts

Sunday, May 1, 2016

1924: Match in the pool of Toulouse TOEC

Match of the «Dauphins du TOEC Toulouse»  in the pool Ernest Dufer at the Ponts Jumeaux in 1924

Monday, December 22, 2014

1920: Water Polo in the Berlin Deutsches Stadion

Water Polo game in the Deutsches Stadion in Berlin in 1920. The 100m length pool was adjacent to the Stadium built to host the 1916 Olympics (canceled due to World War I). It was demolished in 1934 and replaced by the 1936 Berlin Olympic Stadium. 
Source: private collection 

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

1958: The historical pool of Athens by A. Tassos

The historical pool of "Zappeion" by the side of the columns of the Olympian Zeus with backround the sublime Athens Acropolis in 1958, as seen by the great Greek engraver A.Tassos (1914-1985). 

Saturday, December 25, 2010

1976, Montreal: The Olympic pool

The Olympic pool of Montreal 1976 Olympic Games, venue of the Water Polo competition.
Source:
photo retrieved from the official Report Montreal 1976 Olympic Games

Friday, April 2, 2010

1934: Action in Molosiglio of Napoli

Action during the game of Rari Nantes Napoli vs Triestina (1-0) for the Italian Championshii of 1934. The game was held at the sea-pool of Rari Nantes Napoli in Molosiglio, Napoli.
Source: Tutti dli Sports; 8 July 1934

1934, Magdeburg: The final Hungary vs Germany

General view of the final game at Magdeburg 1934 European Championships between the teams of Hungary and Germany. The Hungarians were the European Champions.
Source: Tutti gli Sports - 2 September 1934,

Saturday, October 31, 2009

1926, Budapest: First European Championship

Water Polo action and "full house" at the Császár (Komjádi) pool of Budapest during the 1st European Championship held in 1926.
Source:
'Aranykor' by Dezső Gyarmati and Gergely Csurka; courtesy of Mrs Zsófia Viló

Monday, September 7, 2009

1934: European Championships in Magdeburg

Water Polo game during the 1934 European Championships held in Magdeburg, Germany.
Source: El mundo deportivo, 24 August 1934.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

1923: Match in the pool of C.N. Barcelona

International Water Polo match in the pool of Club Natación Barcelona-"Escullera de Llevant" in 1923.
Source:
100 anys Club Natacio Barcelona by Lluis Permanyer

Friday, March 6, 2009

1912, Stockholm: The Swimming Stadium in Djurgårdsbrunnsviken

General view of the Swimming Stadium and the spectator’s tribune in Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games. The Stadium, venue of Swimming, Water Polo and Diving competitions, was a temporary construction, fixed on the waters of Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, which offered the greatest advantages, as regards natural facilities for the building of stands along the shores. In addition, the waters offered a protection against currents. To note that none of the open air swimming baths of Stockholm could be used for the purpose, the largest not measuring more than 33,3 metres in length, while the International Rules for Swimming Competitions prescribe a minimum length of 100 metres for swimming races above 500 metres.
Source: Den Femte Olympiaden i Bild och Ord. – Official report Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games

Sunday, February 1, 2009

1960, Rome: The Olympic pool “Stadio del Nuoto”

The Olympic pool “Stadio del Nuoto”, venue of Aquatic Sports in Rome, 1960 Olympic Games. The pool, designed by the architects Enrico Del Nebbio and Annibale Vitellozi, has been inaugurated in 1959.

Saturday, January 31, 2009

1927, Bologna: The European Championships pool

The pool of Bologna, Italy venue of the 2nd European Swimming and Water Polo Championships in 1927.
Source:
courtesy of Mr. Juan Antonio Sierra and Mrs Ana Maria Pérez

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

1920 Antwerp: Spectators at the final game

A spectacular view of the spectators stand during the final game between Great Britain and Belgium in Antwerp 1920 Olympics.
Source:
Olympiska Spelen Antwerpen by Erik Bergvall

1920 Antwerp: The competition pool

The pool, of Water Polo, Swimming and Diving competitions, in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games.
Source:
Olympiska Spelen Antwerpen by Erik Bergvall

1935: Advertissment of the Alfred Hajos pool

Advertissment of the first large European indoor pool, in the island of Marguerite – Budapest. The 33X18 metres indoor pool was designed by the legendary Olympic champion and architect Alfred Hajos.
Source: Vizipolo by Márton Homonnay, Budapest 1935

Thursday, January 15, 2009

1929: International tournament in Budapest

View of the International tournament held from 14 to 17 August 1929 at the famous Császár (Komjádi) pool of Budapest, venue of the first European Championships in 1926. At the tournament, promoted by the legendary personality of World Aquatics the Hungarian Dr. Leo Donath, took part the teams of Hungary, Belgium, Sweden, Germany, France and Great Britain.
Source: Le miroir des Sports; 20 August 1929

Saturday, January 10, 2009

1920, Antwerp: The competition pool

The pool, of Water Polo, Swimming and Diving competitions, in Antwerp 1920 Olympic Games.
Source: L’EQUIPE; Les Jeux Olympiques – d’Athènes 1896 a Athènes 2004

Monday, December 29, 2008

1907: Andrew Carnegie’s gift to Yale

The pool of Yale University, built with contribution of Mr. Andrew Carnegie. Extract from New York Times of 24th January 1907. The pool has been inaugurated on February 1910.
Source:
New York Times; 24th January 1907. Photo of the pool: Yale’s digital archives.

1910: Match of Yale against Pennsylvania

Water Polo match held on February 1910, at the newly built swimming pool at Yale University between Yale and Pennsylvania. The pool, constructed with donation of Mr. Andrew Carnegie, was later on named as “Carnegie pool”.
Source:
New York Tribune; 27 February 1910

Friday, December 19, 2008

1932 : Water Polo in Valenciennes, France

Water Polo match in the pool of Pelican Club Valenciennes (PCVA) in 1932. The PCVA was established by Charles Denecker in 1920. Valenciennes is a city in northern France.
Source: http://copainsdavant.linternaute.com/, Photo: courtesy of Marcel Fremaux.