Wim Ruska
- January 10, 2024
- Martial Artist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Wim Ruska |
| Occupation | Martial Artist |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 29, 1940(1940-08-29) |
| Age | 84 |
| Date Of Death | 2015-02-14 |
| Birthplace | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Birth City | North Holland |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Wim Ruska Biography
| Name | Wim Ruska |
| Birthday | Aug 29 |
| Birth Year | 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Amsterdam |
| Home Town | North Holland |
| Birth Country | Netherlands |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Wim Ruska is one of the most popular and richest Martial Artist who was born on August 29, 1940 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Olympic Judo champion, who won two gold medals in 1972 Olympics in the 92-kg as well as open class of weight.
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He was raised living in Amsterdam together with his entire family.
Wim Ruska Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Martial Artist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Wim Ruska is one of the richest Martial Artist from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wim Ruska 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He went to Japan at the age of 20 to study judo with the masters.
He was a participant during the 1972 Olympics which were marred by a devastating terrorist attack a few days earlier.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 94 kg |
Wim Ruska height 6 ft 2 in Wim weight 94 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Wim Ruska Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Wim Ranked on the list of most popular Martial Artist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Wim Ruska celebrates birthday on August 29 of every year.
Top Facts about Wim Ruska
- Wim Ruska was a Dutch judoka born in 1940.
- He won two gold medals at the 1972 Olympics.
- Ruska is the only judoka to win two Olympic golds.
- He also won four European championships and one World championship.
- Ruska retired from competition in 1973 due to injury.
- He passed away in 2015 at the age of 74.
- Ruska was known for his strength and technique on the mat.
- His success helped popularize judo in the Netherlands.
- Ruska was awarded a knighthood by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
- He remains an iconic figure in Dutch sports history.