Wim Ruska
Netherlands
Judo
B: August 29, 1940
1972 Double Olympic Champion
Ruska earned the 1967 world championship in the heavyweight division and captured a silver medal at the 1969 worlds in the open category. He took another world championship in 1971 as a heavyweight. At the 1972 Olympics, Ruska capped his career with gold medals in both the heavyweight and open divisions. Following his judo career, Ruska spent time as a professional wrestler. He suffered a disabling stroke in 2001.
SUPERSTARS RECORD
| EVENT |
PLACE |
POINTS |
MONEY |
EVENT WINS |
| 1975 Dutch | 7 |
20 1/4 |
N/A |
Swimming |
| TOTALS |
20 1/4 |
1 |
PERSONAL BESTS
| Swimming - 50 Meters | 33.1e |
1975 Dutch |
| Gym Test - Parallel Bar Dips | 25 |
1975 Dutch |
| Soccer Penalties (out of 5) | 2 |
1975 Dutch |
| Kayaking - 150 Meters | 56.39 |
1975 Dutch |
| 100 Meter Dash | 12.6e |
1975 Dutch |
| Long Jump | 4.69 |
1975 Dutch |
| Points Scored (8 of 10 events) | 20 1/4 |
1975 Dutch |