For centuries it has confidently witnessed various games and matches. Beside gallant knightly competitions the populace watched sailing and rowing regattas, ball and boccia games, stone tossing, the Alka and similar displays of strength and skills. Meanwhile, in the XIX century, sports developed in different directions. I gimnastics, athletics, fencing, rowing, sailing, bicycling, automobile racing. Sport grew between the two wars.
Women begin competing individually and on teams.
New club such as baseball, horseback riding, bowling, motorcycle racing, sports fishing, table tenis, rugby and chess were formed. After World War II most of the sport clubs turned professional. During that time sports groups were amply funded, and modern practice and playing fields were constructed. Split athletes achieved excellent results. 1963 Mexico Olympics swimmer Djurdjica Bjedov won a Gold and Silver medal from 1971 -1974 marathon swimmer Veljko Rogosic was world champion in 1979 alpinist Stipe Bozic climbed Mt.