Athlete Bio
Sjaak Ruska

Years Active: 2002-2006
Born: 1966-05-31
Height: 1.97 m (6' 6")
Weight: 135 kg (298 lbs)

Competition Totals:
TypeContestsWins
International20
National30
Date Contest Contest Type Division Location Placing
2003-06-14 2003 Holland Grand PrixStrongman Super Series Open Silvolde, Netherlands 9 of 11
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengeIFSA Grand Prix Open Ylitornio, Finland 4 of 12
2006-07-08 2006 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsStrongest Man in the Netherlands Open Hellendoorn, Netherlands 2 of 11
2003-07-26 2003 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsStrongest Man in the Netherlands Open Zandvoort, Netherlands 3 of 11
2002-07-28 2002 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsStrongest Man in the Netherlands Open Arnhem, Netherlands 2 of 11
Date Contest Event Result Placing
2003-07-26 2003 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsConan's Wheel 515 ° 8 of 11
2003-07-26 2003 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsWeight Throw 4.8 m 4 of 11
2003-07-26 2003 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsTire Flip
(8 flips)
30.99 s 3 of 11
2003-07-26 2003 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsAtlas Stones
(125 to 185 kg)
4 in 19.69 s 3 of 11
2003-07-26 2003 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsMax Deadlift
(Car deadlift)
580 kg 1 of 11
2003-07-26 2003 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsSuper Yoke 15.03 s 3 of 11
2003-07-26 2003 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsMax Log Lift 130 kg 3 of 11
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengePower Stairs 31.71 s 1 of 12
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengeFarmer's Walk 37.89 s 2 of 12
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengeViking Press 5 reps 10 of 12
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengeAtlas Stones 5 in 16.10 s 1 of 12
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengeMedley 37.47 s 8 of 12
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengeCar Walk 20.61 s 8 of 12
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengeTruck Pull 34.11 s 11 of 12
2003-06-28 2003 IFSA Ylitornio ChallengeHercules Hold 50.47 s 4 of 12
2003-06-14 2003 Holland Grand PrixAtlas Stones
(120 to 180 kg)
5 in 32.28 s 3 of 11
2003-06-14 2003 Holland Grand PrixConan's Wheel 462 ° 8 of 11
2003-06-14 2003 Holland Grand PrixWeight Throw
(For height)
4.2 m 6 of 11
2003-06-14 2003 Holland Grand PrixTire Flip
(8 flips)
28.19 s 7 of 11
2003-06-14 2003 Holland Grand PrixShield Carry 46.85 m 8 of 11
2003-06-14 2003 Holland Grand PrixSuper Yoke 23.30 s 8 of 11
2003-06-14 2003 Holland Grand PrixMax Log Lift 140 kg 8 of 11
2002-07-28 2002 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsPower Stairs
(175-225-275 kg, 6 stairs each)
18 stairs 1 of 11
2002-07-28 2002 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsWeight Throw 4.4 m 4 of 11
2002-07-28 2002 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsTire Flip
(8 flips)
32.46 s 2 of 11
2002-07-28 2002 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsAtlas Stones
(120 to 180 kg)
4 in 26.09 s 3 of 11
2002-07-28 2002 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsArm Over Arm Pull 17.37 s 1 of 11
2002-07-28 2002 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsMax Log Lift 140 kg 3 of 11
2002-07-28 2002 Strongest Man in the NetherlandsMax Deadlift 360 kg 2 of 11
# Event PR Contest
1 Max. Deadlift 360 kg (794 lbs) 2002 Strongest Man in the Netherlands
2 Max. Log Lift 140 kg (309 lbs) 2003 Holland Grand Prix