GSI · Support
2" Vertical Bar (FBBC)
Grip Sport International records, the best lift in each weight class, every athlete ranked by their best lift, and every contest lift.[1]
All records for this implement across every source →2" Vertical Bar (FBBC): every body's records on one page.Official records
Men · All-time · 120k+
155.5 kg342.8 lb
Igor Kupinsky · Ukraine
Women · All-time · 84k+
108.41 kg239.0 lb
Sarah Chappelow · USA
Dubs Grip Classic · 2024GSI[1]
Best lift per weight class
The heaviest lift in each class in GSI's contest results (open division). Pick a class to rank every athlete's best lift in it.
Men · 59k
105.7 kg233.0 lb
Fitsz Dubova
2016
Men · 66k
118.06 kg260.3 lb
Andrei Terentiev
Russia · 2017
Men · 74k
124.85 kg275.2 lb
Darrin Shallman
USA · 2015
Men · 83k
142.11 kg313.3 lb
Tanner Merkle
USA · 2017
Men · 93k
147.59 kg325.4 lb
Kody Burns
USA · 2016
Men · 105k
150.2 kg331.1 lb
Thomas Larsen
Norway · 2017
Men · 120k
148.77 kg328.0 lb
Jake Sahlaney
USA · 2016
Men · 120k+
155.5 kg342.8 lb
Igor Kupinsky
Ukraine · 2017
Women · 47k
40.65 kg89.6 lb
Ava Violanti
2016
Women · 52k
56.5 kg124.6 lb
Costa Monia
2016
Women · 57k
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Tatiana Zavorotko
2017
Women · 63k
78.15 kg172.3 lb
Audrey Burgio
2021
Women · 72k
79.9 kg176.1 lb
Tutenko Oksana
2017
Women · 84k
78.4 kg172.8 lb
Jaana Tanner
2017
Women · 84k+
108.41 kg239.0 lb
Sarah Chappelow
USA · 2024
Top lifts · men's
101.93 kg224.7 lb
Andrew LeaAustralia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
101.29 kg223.3 lb
Dave GainerUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
101.29 kg223.3 lb
Uili MakiUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
101.24 kg223.2 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
101.05 kg222.8 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
101.05 kg222.8 lb
Ian HallCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.8 kg222.2 lb
Jussi WäggFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
100.74 kg222.1 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.7 kg222.0 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.7 kg222.0 lb
Petri PartanenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.6 kg221.8 lb
Fenne MuhonenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.6 kg221.8 lb
Tuomo KärkkäinenFinland
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.5 kg221.6 lb
Men · 93k
Beginners Grip Sport Contest · Jul 23, 2017
100.46 kg221.5 lb
Juha LehtimäkiFinland
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
100.35 kg221.2 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
100.29 kg221.1 lb
Jamieson LalandeCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.29 kg221.1 lb
Philippe TremblayCanada
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.13 kg220.7 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
100.13 kg220.7 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
100.0 kg220.5 lb
Men · 120k
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
100.0 kg220.5 lb
Men · 93k, Masters 70-79
Beginners Grip Sport Contest · Jul 23, 2017
100.0 kg220.5 lb
Aldo AlbericoItaly
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
100.0 kg220.5 lb
Zinchenko VladimirUkraine
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
99.98 kg220.4 lb
Ivan SilantyevRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
99.98 kg220.4 lb
Pavel FominRussia
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
99.88 kg220.2 lb
Bob SundinUSA
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
99.88 kg220.2 lb
Men · 120k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
99.86 kg220.2 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
99.86 kg220.2 lb
Fenne MuhonenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
99.84 kg220.1 lb
Men · 105k
99.84 kg220.1 lb
Men · 120k
99.83 kg220.1 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
99.8 kg220.0 lb
Pavel FominRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
99.79 kg220.0 lb
Men · 105k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
99.79 kg220.0 lb
Men · 120k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
99.34 kg219.0 lb
Clint CookUSA
Men · 120k+
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
99.3 kg218.9 lb
Sylvain DesjarlaisCanada
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
99.06 kg218.4 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
98.61 kg217.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
98.61 kg217.4 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
98.5 kg217.2 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
98.4 kg216.9 lb
Stu ChristensenCanada
Men · 93k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
98.25 kg216.6 lb
Scott PirsakCanada
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
98.2 kg216.5 lb
Goncharenko VadimUkraine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
98.2 kg216.5 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
98.05 kg216.2 lb
Tony ReidCanada
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
97.77 kg215.5 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
97.67 kg215.3 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
97.52 kg215.0 lb
Jeff ParkerUSA
Men
Michigan Grip Championships · Dec 31, 2011
97.52 kg215.0 lb
Men · 105k
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
97.52 kg215.0 lb
Gary StuartUSA
Men · 120k+
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
96.94 kg213.7 lb
Philippe TremblayCanada
Men · 74k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
96.87 kg213.6 lb
Men · 120k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023
96.87 kg213.6 lb
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023
96.42 kg212.6 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
96.4 kg212.5 lb
Rob McMurrenCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
96.34 kg212.4 lb
Men · 93k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
96.2 kg212.1 lb
Roman ZagoruikoUkraine
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
96.16 kg212.0 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
96.05 kg211.8 lb
Men · 120k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
96.05 kg211.8 lb
Jim GarrickCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
95.8 kg211.2 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
95.8 kg211.2 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
95.76 kg211.1 lb
Men · 93k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
95.76 kg211.1 lb
Men · 83k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
95.74 kg211.1 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
95.62 kg210.8 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
95.62 kg210.8 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
95.5 kg210.5 lb
Joe HudecAustralia
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
95.5 kg210.5 lb
Men · 93k, Masters 70-79
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
95.45 kg210.4 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
95.26 kg210.0 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
95.21 kg209.9 lb
Men · 74k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
95.21 kg209.9 lb
Men · 93k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
95.16 kg209.8 lb
Frank PizzoUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
95.0 kg209.4 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
95.0 kg209.4 lb
Alexander TkachUkraine
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
94.86 kg209.1 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
94.8 kg209.0 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
94.3 kg207.9 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
94.26 kg207.8 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
94.03 kg207.3 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
93.8 kg206.8 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Marc TurgeonCanada
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Rick BlanchardCanada
Men · 93k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Feb 28, 2015
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Marc TurgeonCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Philippe TremblayCanada
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Sylvain DesjarlaisCanada
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Marc TurgeonCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Philippe TremblayCanada
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
93.54 kg206.2 lb
Rick BlanchardCanada
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
93.4 kg205.9 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
93.4 kg205.9 lb
Men · 120k+
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
93.4 kg205.9 lb
Men · 105k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
93.26 kg205.6 lb
Matt LysCanada
Men · 120k
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
92.99 kg205.0 lb
Jeff FlynnUSA
Men
Michigan Grip Championships · Dec 31, 2011
92.99 kg205.0 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
92.99 kg205.0 lb
Gustav BushCanada
Men · 120k, Masters 60-69
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
92.53 kg204.0 lb
Men · 66k
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
92.5 kg203.9 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
Every lift in GSI's contest results for these filters, including several per athlete. Athlete names open their full history.
Sources
- [1]Source: Grip Sport International records database (Grip Sport International), synced October 26, 2026. Records and rankings belong to GSI; corrections belong with them.
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