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Wim Ruska
Martial Artist

Birthday August 29, 1940 (age 75)
Birthplace Netherlands
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Wim Ruska
Full nameWillem Ruska
Nickname(s)Tarzan of the Tatami
Biographical Information(1940-08-29)29 August 1940
Amsterdam [2], the Netherlands [3]
Died14 February 2015(2015-02-14) (aged 74)
OccupationJudoka [4]
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight110 kg (243 lb)
Official Sitewww.willemruska.nl Edit this at Wikidata
CountryNetherlands [3]
SportJudo [6]
Weight class [7]+93 kg, Open
Rank [8] 8th dan black belt
Medal record
Men's judo [9]
Representing the Netherlands [3]
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games [11] 2 0 0
World Championships [12] 2 1 0
European Championships [13] 7 3 2
Total 11 4 2
Olympic Games [11]
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich [15] +93 kg [16]
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich [15] Open [18]
World Championships [12]
Gold medal – first place 1967 Salt Lake City [20] +93 kg [21]
Gold medal – first place 1971 Ludwigshafen [22] +93 kg [23]
Silver medal – second place 1969 Mexico City [24] Open [25]
European Championships [13]
Gold medal – first place 1966 Luxembourg [27] +93 kg [28]
Gold medal – first place 1967 Rome [29] +93 kg [30]
Gold medal – first place 1969 Oostende [31] +93 kg [32]
Gold medal – first place 1969 Oostende [31] Open [34]
Gold medal – first place 1971 Göteborg [35] +93 kg [36]
Gold medal – first place 1972 Voorburg [37] +93 kg [38]
Gold medal – first place 1972 Voorburg [37] Open [40]
Silver medal – second place 1965 Madrid [41] Open [42]
Silver medal – second place 1970 Berlin [43] +93 kg [44]
Silver medal – second place 1970 Berlin [43] Open [46]
Bronze medal – third place 1965 Madrid [41] +93 kg [48]
Bronze medal – third place 1967 Rome [29] Open [50]
IJF [51]54566
JudoInside.com4463
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Wim Ruska's About

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Wim Ruska was born on August 29, 1940 (age 74) in Netherlands. He is a Celebrity Martial Artist. Olympic judo champion who won two gold medals at the 1972 Olympics in the 92 kg and open weight classes.
He died on February 14, 2015, Hoorn, Netherlands. His height is 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in). His weight is 207 lbs. More information on Wim Ruska can be found here. This article will clarify Wim Ruska's Judo, Biografie, Lengte, Wiki, Training, 1972, Vs Anton Geesink, Overleden, Judoka, and other information.

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Family, Spouse, Dating, and Relationships of Wim Ruska

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He grew up in Amsterdam with his family.

Wim Ruska on Social Media

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Wim Ruska Before Fame

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Wim Ruska, born 8-29-1940, prior to his renown in the Martial Artist world, he traveled to Japan at age 20 to learn judo from the masters.

Success of Wim Ruska

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Being a celebrated name in Martial Artist, he participated in the 1972 Olympics that were overshadowed by a tragic terrorist attack days before.

Associated with

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He wrestled in the WWF alongside another judo champion who fought Hulk Hogan (Wrestler). Ethan Fineshriber, Alex Pereira, and Jade Jones were also His acquaintances.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan

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The Numerology of Wim Ruska

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Wim Ruska's Life Path Number is 6, The Life Path Number 6 is associated with a lot of love, affection, care, and humility. He is someone who likes to serve humanity for a more significant cause. He has a lot of empathy towards the ones who are weak and are suffering. It gives him immense joy to help people.

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Wim Ruska's personal year in numerology

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This year is Wim Ruska’s personal year number 9. The number 9 is the peak of change because this is the time to close an old cycle and open a new cycle. There will be lots of new things in this year. Wim Ruska may has chances such as moving house, changing job, severing some old relationships, giving birth to a new relationship…

Wim Ruska Net Worth

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Information about His net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by infofamouspeople.com, You can also click edit to tell us what the Net Worth of the Wim Ruska is

Wim Ruska Height Weight

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At the age of 75, Wim Ruska height is 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in). His weight is 207 lbs .

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Facts About Wim Ruska

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● Wim Ruska was born on August 29, 1940 (age 74) in Netherlands
● He is a Celebrity Martial Artist
● He died on February 14, 2015, Hoorn, Netherlands
● His height is 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
● His weight is 207 lbs
● His real name is Wim Ruska



References

  1. https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Wim_Ruska

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