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2" Vertical Bar (FBBC)

Every record and contest lift for the 2" Vertical Bar (FBBC) from every body we track, side by side. Each entry carries its owner's badge and a footnote to the owner's own records.

Records from: GSI

Contests: 21; 58 counting each venue
Athletes: 411
Lifts: 558
First contested: Apr 19, 2008
Last contested: 205-07-11

A contest held at several venues on one day counts once. A record that repeats a contest lift counts as one lift.

Top lifts

Each athlete's best lift, any class or division.

Men

1st
155.5 kg342.8 lb
Igor Kupinsky
120k+ · Ukraine
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2017
2nd
151.43 kg333.8 lb
James Jeffers
120k+ · Canada
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
3rd
150.55 kg331.9 lb
Jesse Pynnönen
120k+ · Finland
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

Women

1st
108.41 kg239.0 lb
Sarah Chappelow
84k+ · USA
Dubs Grip Classic · 2024
2nd
85.0 kg187.4 lb
Jenn Tibbenham
84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
3rd
80.9 kg178.4 lb
Mervi Pekki
84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

Contest history

Every contest that featured the 2" Vertical Bar (FBBC), newest first, with how many athletes lifted it and who won.

ContestDateAthletesMen's winnerWomen's winner

Backyard Bastards Bash 2015
— · 8 athletes
8
Men 122.64 kg270.4 lb Darrin Shallman
Women 74.41 kg164.0 lb Rachael Mackenzie
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial
Sep 5, 2026 · 13 athletes
13
Men 113.58 kg250.4 lb Jedd Johnson
Women —
Dubs Grip Classic
Jul 13, 2024 · 14 athletes
14
Men 124.28 kg274.0 lb Colton Storm
Women 108.41 kg239.0 lb Sarah Chappelow
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5
Sep 16, 2023 · 7 athletes
7
Men 129.29 kg285.0 lb Hunter Heath
Women —
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023
Jun 17, 2023 · 5 athletes
5
Men 144.3 kg318.1 lb Jaland Worley
Women 66.15 kg145.8 lb Megan Hagedorn
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas
Dec 18, 2021 · 11 athletes
11
Men 151.43 kg333.8 lb James Jeffers
Women 58.31 kg128.6 lb Maddi Gray
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands
Jun 6, 2021 · 13 athletes
13
Men 142.0 kg313.1 lb James Jeffers
Women 63.28 kg139.5 lb Tracey Halladay
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition
Mar 13, 2021 · 5 athletes
5
Men 130.15 kg286.9 lb Steve Millard
Women 78.15 kg172.3 lb Audrey Burgio
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2
Sep 19, 2020 · 6 athletes
6
Men 126.92 kg279.8 lb Tom McClure
Women —
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands
Feb 8, 2020 · 18 athletes
18
Men 128.2 kg282.6 lb Brad Provick
Women 78.4 kg172.8 lb Christina Kaluza-Hughes
International King Kong Grip Challenge
18 venues: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18
Oct 28, 2017 · 169 athletes
169
Men 155.5 kg342.8 lb Igor Kupinsky
Women 85.0 kg187.4 lb Jenn Tibbenham
Beginners Grip Sport Contest
Jul 23, 2017 · 8 athletes
8
Men 105.8 kg233.2 lb Andrey Grib
Women 64.9 kg143.1 lb Nikita Fomin
International King Kong Grip Challenge
14 venues: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14
Oct 29, 2016 · 145 athletes
145
Men 148.77 kg328.0 lb Jake Sahlaney
Women 77.25 kg170.3 lb Anu Rytkönen
The 2016 Southern Squeeze
Jan 16, 2016 · 26 athletes
26
Men 118.61 kg261.5 lb Euclides Ramos
Women 65.0 kg143.3 lb Brenda Taylor
International King Kong Grip Challenge
Oct 25, 2015 · 6 athletes
6
Men 126.61 kg279.1 lb Jouni Mähönen
Women —
International King Kong Grip Challenge
8 venues: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8
Oct 24, 2015 · 65 athletes
65
Men 143.13 kg315.5 lb Kody Burns
Women 75.67 kg166.8 lb Rachael Mackenzie
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships
Feb 28, 2015 · 9 athletes
9
Men 125.43 kg276.5 lb Eric Roussin
Women —
Epana Grip Contest Vol2
Mar 25, 2012 · 2 athletes
2
Men —
Women 68.85 kg151.8 lb Anna Karrila
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5
Mar 17, 2012 · 13 athletes
13
Men 129.27 kg285.0 lb Daniel Reinard
Women —
Michigan Grip Championships
Dec 31, 2011 · 3 athletes
3
Men 108.86 kg240.0 lb Bob Lipinski
Women —
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3
Apr 19, 2008 · 12 athletes
12
Men 127.46 kg281.0 lb Aaron Corcorran
Women —

Records

Grip Sport International

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Men · All-time · 120k+
155.5 kg342.8 lb
Igor Kupinsky · Ukraine
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2017GSI^[1]
Women · All-time · 84k+
108.41 kg239.0 lb
Sarah Chappelow · USA
Dubs Grip Classic · 2024GSI^[1]

Best by weight class

The heaviest open-division lift in each class across every source. Pick a class to see its full ranking.

Top lifts · 105k

TypeAll Records Top lifts

GenderAll Men Women

ClassAll 47k 52k 57k 59k 63k 66k 72k 74k 83k 84k 84k+93k 105k 120k 120k+

DivisionOpen + all Masters 50-59 Masters 60-69 Masters 70-79

ShowBest per athlete Every lift

Units

ResultAthleteClassContestOwner

Rank 1
150.2 kg331.1 lb
Thomas LarsenNorway
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 2
136.55 kg301.0 lb
Gilbert GoodmanUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 3
130.95 kg288.7 lb
Harri TolonenFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 4
130.55 kg287.8 lb
Jouni MähönenFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 5
130.15 kg286.9 lb
Steve MillardUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition · Mar 13, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 6
129.86 kg286.3 lb
Anton KladievRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 7
129.86 kg286.3 lb
Ivan BeritashviliRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 8
129.19 kg284.8 lb
Jake SahlaneyUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 9
124.98 kg275.5 lb
Alexey KlimenkoRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 10
124.86 kg275.3 lb
Alexandr KudashkinRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 11
124.8 kg275.1 lb
Vadim LelesRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 12
118.3 kg260.8 lb
Mike SchimlCanada
Men · 105k
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas · Dec 18, 2021
GSI^[1]
Rank 13
118.0 kg260.1 lb
Leiv B SødalNorway
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 14
116.72 kg257.3 lb
JT StraussnerUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 15
114.79 kg253.1 lb
Greg NelsonUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 16
114.6 kg252.6 lb
Alexander GoncharenkoUkraine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 17
113.87 kg251.0 lb
Paul KnightUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 18
113.39 kg250.0 lb
Josh HenzeUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 19
110.7 kg244.1 lb
Liu LiuEngland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 20
110.5 kg243.6 lb
Karl SkjelvikNorway
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 21
110.31 kg243.2 lb
Michael ThomasUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 22
109.3 kg241.0 lb
Ivan PupchenkoUkraine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 23
108.95 kg240.2 lb
James RetaridesUSA
Men · 105k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 24
108.83 kg239.9 lb
Zach MullinsUSA
Men · 105k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023
GSI^[1]
Rank 25
108.76 kg239.8 lb
Andrew PantkeUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 26
108.4 kg239.0 lb
Jeremy CoffinCanada
Men · 105k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 27
107.1 kg236.1 lb
Chris LaFlair
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 28
105.0 kg231.5 lb
Pat Maizels
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 29
105.0 kg231.5 lb
Tony CowardEngland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 30
104.96 kg231.4 lb
Jeremy CopleyUSA
Men · 105k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 31
104.84 kg231.1 lb
Andrew DubeCanada
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 32
104.8 kg231.0 lb
Ivan SilantyevRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 33
102.32 kg225.6 lb
David Aiman
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 34
101.94 kg224.7 lb
Todd CoenenUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 35
101.93 kg224.7 lb
Andrew LeaAustralia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 36
101.24 kg223.2 lb
Adam ThatcherUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 37
100.8 kg222.2 lb
Jussi WäggFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 38
99.8 kg220.0 lb
Pavel FominRussia
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 39
98.2 kg216.5 lb
Goncharenko VadimUkraine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 40
98.05 kg216.2 lb
Tony ReidCanada
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 41
97.52 kg215.0 lb
Ian GillaspieUSA
Men · 105k
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 · Mar 17, 2012
GSI^[1]
Rank 42
95.8 kg211.2 lb
Alexey Gritsenko
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 43
94.3 kg207.9 lb
Nathaniel Porter
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 44
93.8 kg206.8 lb
Koldashov Alexander
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 45
93.4 kg205.9 lb
Tim Sahar
Men · 105k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 46
92.34 kg203.6 lb
Robert MillerUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 19, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 47
92.12 kg203.1 lb
Mark Prows
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 48
91.74 kg202.2 lb
Michael BianchiUSA
Men · 105k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 49
91.5 kg201.7 lb
Casini Enrico
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 50
90.96 kg200.5 lb
Matt McLinko
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 51
90.08 kg198.6 lb
Ajeet Bahra
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 52
89.98 kg198.4 lb
Vitaly Severyanin
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 53
85.73 kg189.0 lb
Sanjiv GuptaUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 54
85.57 kg188.6 lb
Phil Helme
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 55
85.25 kg187.9 lb
Petri PartanenFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 56
84.66 kg186.6 lb
Hayden Cottle
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 57
84.66 kg186.6 lb
Mike Poyfair
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 58
84.5 kg186.3 lb
Charles Lerner
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 59
83.4 kg183.9 lb
Matt Apesland
Men · 105k
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020
GSI^[1]
Rank 60
83.19 kg183.4 lb
Warren Reeder
Men · 105k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 61
81.5 kg179.7 lb
Montevecchi Gian Domenico
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 62
80.0 kg176.4 lb
Massimigliano Zaganelli
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 63
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Brandon BarrattUSA
Men · 105k
Dubs Grip Classic · Jul 13, 2024
GSI^[1]
Rank 64
75.65 kg166.8 lb
Andrew Gould
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 65
75.65 kg166.8 lb
Ryan Stambaugh
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 66
71.58 kg157.8 lb
Don Louk
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 67
64.14 kg141.4 lb
Hunter Garrett
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]

Each athlete ranked by their best lift for the filters chosen, across every source (heaviest, longest hold or most reps first). A lift a body lists as both a record and a contest result is shown once, as the record. An athlete listed by two bodies appears once per body.^[1]

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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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