Wout Zijlstra
Compare to Another AthleteWout Zijlstra is a strongman from Netherlands who stands 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall and competes at 135 kg (298 lb), born August 4, 1964 (age 62).
Last 5 Contests
- 13 2001 USA vs.The World Sep 21, 2001
- 8 2001 WSM Final Oct 5, 2001
- 5 2001 Sweden Grand Prix Oct 27, 2001
- 2 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand Prix May 18, 2002
- 8 2011 Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships Aug 29, 2011
1 podium in the last 5. Most recent: 8th at 2011 Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships, Aug 29, 2011.
Competition Statistics
International
National
World's Strongest Man
Strengths & Weaknesses
Wout Zijlstra is strongest at Farmer's Walk: an average placing of 3.0 across 8 outings, with 1 win. Weakest at Overhead Press (6.2 across 13).
- Farmer's Walk 3.0
- Carry 4.2
- Tire Flip 3.3
- Medley 2.8
- Atlas Stones 4.3
- Deadlift 4.4
- Vehicle Pull 5.9
- Loading Race 6.0
- Grip 6.1
- Overhead Press 6.2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2011 | 2011 Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships | Ultimate Strongman Masters World Championships | M | Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom | #8 | 10.50 |
| May 18, 2002 | 2002 IFSA Turkey Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey | #2 | 45.00 |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 2001 Sweden Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden | #5 | 44.00 |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 2001 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zambia | #8 | 28.50 |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 2001 USA vs.The World | National Strength Athletics Association | M | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | #13 | 29.50 |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 2001 Strongman World Record Breakers | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Kokkola, Finland, Finland | #2 | 33.00 |
| Aug 18, 2001 | 2001 Czech Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | Prague, Czech Republic, Czech Republic | #6 | 41.00 |
| Jul 28, 2001 | 2001 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | Borculo, Netherlands, Netherlands | #1 | 61.50 |
| May 20, 2001 | 2001 Holland Grand Prix | Strongman Super Series | M | - | #1 | 52.00 |
| Mar 17, 2001 | 2001 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #7 | 38.50 |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 2001 IFSA Poland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Sopot, Poland, Poland | #10 | 17.00 |
| Jul 24, 1999 | 1999 IFSA Holland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Hardenberg, Netherlands, Netherlands | #8 | 18.00 |
| Mar 6, 1999 | 1999 IFSA Finland Grand Prix | IFSA Grand Prix | M | Helsinki, Finland, Finland | #12 | 15.00 |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 1998 WSM Final | World's Strongest Man | M | Tangier, Morocco, Morocco | #3 | 62.00 |
| - | 1997 Europe's Strongest Man | Europe's Strongest Man | M | - | #4 | 49.00 |
| - | 1997 World Strongman Challenge | World Strongman Challenge | M | - | #6 | 0.00 |
| - | 1997 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | - | #2 | 705.00 |
| - | 1996 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | - | #2 | 45.00 |
| - | 1995 Strongest Man in the Netherlands | Strongest Man in the Netherlands | M | - | #5 | 31.50 |
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 | 340.0 kg | 2001 WSM Group 1 | - | - |
| Max. Log Lift | 150.0 kg | 2001 Strongman World Record Breakers | Aug 25, 2001 | - |
Personal Details
- Full Name
- Wout Zijlstra
- Date of Birth
- August 4, 1964
- Birthplace
- Wolsum, Friesland, The Netherlands
- Country
- Netherlands
Physical Stats
- Height
- 1.97m
- Weight
- 135kg
- Gender
- Male
Career
- Years Active
- 1995 - 2011
- Status
- Retired
- Total Competitions
- 19
- Total Wins
- 2
Last updated: February 23, 2026