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Who is Dimitrios Drivas

Who was Dimitrios Drivas? Not a lot is known about him except that he competed in the 1896 Olympic Games.

Dimitrios Drivas swimmer
Dimitrios Drivas – swimmer

Drivas came last in his event but because there were only 3 competitors he still won a bronze medal!

The event was the Men’s sailors 100 metre freestyle and this is the one and only time this has been an Olympic event.

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