Fred Rust

Fred Rust (1886-1971) was a British speed skater who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics held in Chamonix, France. He is best known for winning a bronze medal in the 50 km event at those games.

Rust was one of two British athletes who participated in speed skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics. His participation, and subsequent bronze medal, marked a significant moment in British Winter Olympic history. He was the first Briton to win a medal in speed skating at the Winter Olympics.

Beyond his Olympic achievement, less information is widely available about Rust's career and personal life. Records from the time primarily focus on his Olympic performance. He represents a relatively obscure, yet significant, figure in the early history of British winter sports.