Johannes Drost, Dutch swimmer (d. 1954)
Johannes Drost (June 22, 1880 in Rotterdam – September 18, 1954 in Rotterdam) was a Dutch backstroke swimmer and diver who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.He won the bronze medal in the 200 m backstroke event in a time of 3:01.0, narrowly beating compatriot Johannes Bloemen. This was the first swimming medal ever for the Netherlands.
Drost also competed at other international competitions. Among others in Antwerp, Belgium, in the week after he competed at the 1900 Summer Olympics, finishing second in te 100 metres backstroke, and won the diving competition.Drost won in diving and swimming several medals at national championships.
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