Dimitrios Drivas

Dimitrios Drivas was a Greek swimmer from the island of Spetses, best known for taking part in the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens, the first modern Olympic Games. He competed in the 100 metres freestyle for sailors, an event reserved for members of the Greek Navy. Eleven sailors entered the race but only three actually started, and Drivas finished last of the three. Because only three men competed, that last place still earned him a bronze medal, which is why his name is preserved in the Olympic record books despite the tiny field. He is also listed by the Hellenic Olympic Committee under the spelling Dimitris Drivas, and his biography is held at both Olympics.com and Olympedia.