About Ruben Houkes
Born 1979. Ruben Houkes is a Dutch judoka.
Ruben Houkes (born 8 June 1979 in Schagen, North Holland) is a Dutch judoka.
Judo career Houkes won gold in the men's 60 kg class at the 2007 World Judo Championships.
Houkes won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the Men's 60 kg class.
Achievements Year Tournament Place Weight class2009 European Championships 5th Extra lightweight (60 kg)2008 Olympic Games Beijing 3rd Extra lightweight (60 kg)2008 European Championships 2nd Extra lightweight (60 kg)2007 World Championships 1st Extra lightweight (60 kg)2006 European Championships 3rd Extra lightweight (60 kg)2005 European Championships 3rd Extra lightweight (60 kg)2004 European Championships 5th Extra lightweight (60 kg)2003 European Championships 7th Extra lightweight (60 kg)
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Who is Ruben Houkes?
Dutch judoka
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Ruben Houkes was born on 8 June 1979 in Schagen.
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Ruben Houkes is Dutch.
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