Willem Ruska Judoka
Willem Ruska
Willem Ruska
Country: Netherlands | Born: 29 August 1940 | Passed away: 14 February 2015 (74 years)
Wim Ruska was the 1972 double Olympic Champion of Munich. The strong Dutchman was one of the most legendary fighters. He was 7 times European Champion 1966-1972 and won 3 World medals, World champion in 1967 and 1971. Although he was younger, Anton Geesink was his rival. Ruska passed away in 2015.
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