Sjaak Ruska
Compare to Another AthleteSjaak Ruska is a strongman from Netherlands who stands 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall and competes at 135 kg (298 lb), born May 31, 1966 (age 60).
Last 5 Contests
- 2 2002 Strongest Man in the Netherlands Jul 28, 2002
- 9 2003 Holland Grand Prix Jun 14, 2003
- 4 2003 IFSA Ylitornio Challenge Jun 28, 2003
- 3 2003 Strongest Man in the Netherlands Jul 26, 2003
- 2 2006 Strongest Man in the Netherlands Jul 8, 2006
3 podiums in the last 5. Most recent: 2nd at 2006 Strongest Man in the Netherlands, Jul 8, 2006.
Competition Statistics
International
National
Strengths & Weaknesses
Sjaak Ruska is strongest at Atlas Stones: an average placing of 2.4 across 5 outings, with 1 win. Weakest at Overhead Press (5.0 across 6).
- Atlas Stones 2.4
- Carry 4.1
- Overhead Press 5.0
Average finishing position in each event type, across every contest we hold results for. Lower is better. Ordering weighs how often an event has been contested, so a strong average from a handful of outings does not outrank a long record. That is why an event higher up the list can show a slightly worse average than one below it. Event types with fewer than 4 recorded outings are not shown.
Career Bests
Career Trajectory
Contest placements by year - lower is better
| Date | Contest Name | Type | Division | Location | Placing | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2006 | 2006 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Hellendoorn, Netherlands, Netherlands | #2 | 59.00 |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 2003 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Zandvoort, Netherlands, Netherlands | #3 | 58.00 |
| Jun 28, 2003 | 2003 IFSA Ylitornio Challenge | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Ylitornio, Finland, Finland | #4 | 59.00 |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 2003 Holland Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Silvolde, Netherlands, Netherlands | #9 | 34.50 |
| Jul 28, 2002 | 2002 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Arnhem, Netherlands, Netherlands | #2 | 68.00 |
No individual event results available yet.
Event-by-event results are available for select competitions.
Showing - of event results
| Event | Result | Place | Contest | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Value | Contest | Date | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Deadlift | 360.0 kg | 2002 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Jul 28, 2002 | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 140.0 kg | 2003 Holland Grand Prix | Jun 14, 2003 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Sjaak Ruska
- Date of Birth
- May 31, 1966
- Country
- Netherlands
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.97m
- Weight
- 135kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 2002 - 2006
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 5
- Total Wins
- 0
Last updated: February 23, 2026
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About Sjaak Ruska
Sjaak Ruska is a Dutch strongman athlete. Ruska stands 197 cm (6'6") and competes at 135 kg (298 lbs). Currently 60 years old, Ruska has left a mark in professional strongman.
Ruska's competitive career spanned from 2002 to 2006. With 5 contests on record, Ruska has built considerable competitive experience. Ruska has represented Netherlands at 2 international events.
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