Johannes Drost, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Johannes Drost

Dutch Swimmer

Date of Birth: 22-Jun-1880

Place of Birth: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Date of Death: 18-Sep-1954

Profession: swimmer

Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Johannes Drost (June 22, 1880 in Rotterdam – September 18, 1954 in Rotterdam) was a Dutch backstroke swimmer 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.