Historical sources show that care of the body played a major role in upbringing even in days gone by and was specifically aimed at men and young boys. This attitude was also reflected in the educational system on the Faroe Islands.
At the beginning of the 20th century a close eye was kept on what was happening in the rest of the world, and this went for interest in sport too. Improved circumstances led to some young boys from Tórshavn with an interest in gymnastics setting up a club in 1901. The club was called “Thorshavns Gymnastikforening Fimur” and held a display that same year.
