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
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About Wout Zijlstra
Wout Zijlstra is a Dutch strongman athlete. Zijlstra stands 197 cm (6'6") and competes at 135 kg (298 lbs). Born in Wolsum, Friesland, The Netherlands, Zijlstra is currently 62 years old.
Zijlstra's competitive career spanned from 1995 to 2011. Across 19 competitions, Zijlstra has claimed 2 wins. Zijlstra's international record includes 15 competitions with 1 win on the world stage.
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