Johannes Drost
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Johannes•Drost |
| Used name | Johannes•Drost |
| Born | 22 June 1880 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Died | 18 September 1954 in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (NED) |
| Affiliations | RZC, Rotterdam (NED) |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Johannes Drost, representing the swimming club of his native Rotterdam, competed in the 200 meter backstroke, where he edged out his compatriot Bloemen for third place, the first Dutch Olympic swimming medal. Professionally, Drost was a lawyer, and he served in the board of various organizations, including president of the International Bar Association.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 Summer Olympics | Swimming (Aquatics) | NED |
Johannes Drost | |||
| 200 metres Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | ||||||
| 200 metres Backstroke, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |