| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 June 1979 |
| Occupation | Judoka |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Judo |
| Weight class | –60 kg |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic Games |  (2008) |
| World Champ. | 
(2007) |
| European Champ. | 
(2008) |
Medal record | |
| Profile at external databases | |
| IJF | 8548 |
| JudoInside.com | 53 |
| Updated on 28 May 2023. | |
Ruben Houkes (born 8 June 1979[1] in Schagen, North Holland) is a Dutch judoka.
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.
| Year | Tournament | Place | Weight class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 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) |
