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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 · 83k

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
142.11 kg313.3 lb
Tanner MerkleUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 2
124.85 kg275.2 lb
Bob SundinUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 3
122.95 kg271.1 lb
Miika LappalainenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 4
120.35 kg265.3 lb
Niko JunnilainenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 5
120.2 kg265.0 lb
Adam BushawayEngland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 6
117.48 kg259.0 lb
Dmitriy OsipovRussia
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 7
116.44 kg256.7 lb
Michael RogowskiUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 8
115.0 kg253.5 lb
Merkulov MichailUkraine
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 9
114.86 kg253.2 lb
Vladimir AbrikosovRussia
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 10
114.04 kg251.4 lb
Dan FlemingCanada
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 11
111.2 kg245.2 lb
Rob BlairEngland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 12
110.55 kg243.7 lb
Pekka LähderinneFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 13
110.5 kg243.6 lb
Fenne MuhonenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 14
108.4 kg239.0 lb
Petri RantalainenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 15
106.5 kg234.8 lb
Aldo AlbericoItaly
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 16
105.8 kg233.2 lb
Andrey Grib
Men · 83k
Beginners Grip Sport Contest · Jul 23, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 17
105.32 kg232.2 lb
Darrin ShallmanUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 18
102.5 kg226.0 lb
Andrea Bertozzi
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 19
100.7 kg222.0 lb
Petri PartanenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 20
100.29 kg221.1 lb
Philippe TremblayCanada
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 21
99.06 kg218.4 lb
Casey Elliott
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 22
96.87 kg213.6 lb
Vinnie RivelleseUSA
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023
GSI^[1]
Rank 23
95.76 kg211.1 lb
Hunter DeardurffUSA
Men · 83k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
Rank 24
95.74 kg211.1 lb
Rory Magnabosco
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 25
95.5 kg210.5 lb
Joe HudecAustralia
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 26
95.26 kg210.0 lb
Allen HeineckUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 27
95.0 kg209.4 lb
Enrico Polgrossi
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 28
92.12 kg203.1 lb
Dalen Faulkner
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 29
88.71 kg195.6 lb
Jeff MartinUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 30
88.5 kg195.1 lb
Daniel Montaleone
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 31
87.65 kg193.2 lb
James Bathurst
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 32
87.1 kg192.0 lb
Goncharenko Daniil
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 33
85.5 kg188.5 lb
Sidorenko Valeriy
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 34
85.18 kg187.8 lb
Jonathan Pedregon
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 35
84.09 kg185.4 lb
Mathieu Charbonneau
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015
GSI^[1]
Rank 36
83.19 kg183.4 lb
Jared Goguen
Men · 83k
The 2016 Southern Squeeze · Jan 16, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 37
82.89 kg182.7 lb
Chris AndradeUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 38
82.0 kg180.8 lb
Jose CabreraUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 39
80.91 kg178.4 lb
Will Graham
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 40
76.5 kg168.7 lb
Piancastelli Valerio
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 41
76.0 kg167.6 lb
Rich Cottrell
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 42
75.68 kg166.8 lb
Jay Puthusseri
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 43
74.6 kg164.5 lb
Syoma Vladimir
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 44
73.2 kg161.4 lb
Brian Mooney
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 45
71.5 kg157.6 lb
Andrea Gramentieri
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 46
71.5 kg157.6 lb
Parrucci Cristiano
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 47
70.65 kg155.8 lb
Matthew Levin
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
GSI^[1]
Rank 48
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Alessandro Cavallaro
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 49
62.8 kg138.5 lb
Bayly Cogan
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 50
61.8 kg136.2 lb
Conley Auvil
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 51
61.8 kg136.2 lb
David Brown
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 52
60.08 kg132.5 lb
Ricky Bee
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 53
59.6 kg131.4 lb
Daniel Holman
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017
GSI^[1]
Rank 54
41.5 kg91.5 lb
Smolnikov Andrey
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016
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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