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Grab Ball

Every record and contest lift for the Grab Ball 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: GSIUnofficial

Contests: 16; 57 counting each venue
Athletes: 828
Lifts: 1,156
First contested: Oct 24, 2020
Last contested: Oct 24, 2026

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, across every source.

Men

1stUnofficial
108.7 kg239.6 lb
Joseph Hodgson
105k · Australia
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Sydney venue · 41st of 275 men overall
2ndGSI
107.4 kg236.8 lb
Arto Joronen
120k+, Masters 50-59 · Finland
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2021
3rdUnofficial
100.36 kg221.3 lb
Tanner Merkle
93k · USA
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Justin venue · 8th of 275 men overall

Women

1stGSI
65.1 kg143.5 lb
Patricia Luxner
84k+ · Austria
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2021
2ndGSI
62.75 kg138.3 lb
Sarah Chappelow
84k+ · USA
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
3rdGSI
60.35 kg133.0 lb
Carola Panenka
84k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021

Contest history

Every contest that featured the Grab Ball, newest first, with how many athletes lifted it and who won.

ContestDateAthletesMen's winnerWomen's winner

International King Kong Grip ChallengeUnofficial
42 venues
Ottawa, Wyalusing, Burscough, Coram, Hyvinkää, Justin, Luumaki, New Castle, Sydney, Arendal, Woodbury, Fredrikstad, Spokane, Black River Falls, Fredericton, Munich, Hamburg, Sumy, Troy, Bethesda, Greenville, Pilot Butte, Pocatello, Redmond, Kent, Iisalmi, Albuquerque, Thousand Oaks, Manassas, Fresno, Barre, Järvenpää, Lecompton, Boulder, Canberra, Calgary, Santiago, Kingwood, Darwin, Vancouver, Boise, Örebro
Oct 24, 2026 · 359 athletes
359
Men 108.7 kg239.6 lb Joseph Hodgson
Women 59.52 kg131.2 lb Tammy McClure
Ranking Chile Grip IIGSI
Jul 4, 2026 · 11 athletes
11
Men 65.2 kg143.7 lb Sergio Aguayo
Women 39.6 kg87.3 lb Valentina Bravo
Sydney Record BreakersGSI
Jan 17, 2026 · 1 athlete
1
Men 103.4 kg228.0 lb Joseph Hodgson
Women —
Capital Challenge of Grip StrengthGSI
Aug 23, 2025 · 21 athletes
21
Men 98.35 kg216.8 lb Joseph Hodgson
Women 48.35 kg106.6 lb Megan Galvin
EOGC7 - Midwest RegionalsGSI
Aug 23, 2025 · 9 athletes
9
Men 97.75 kg215.5 lb Jason Dingey
Women 48.99 kg108.0 lb Melissa Dingey
Grasp for GoldGSI
Jun 14, 2025 · 11 athletes
11
Men 80.5 kg177.5 lb Eric Roussin
Women 45.5 kg100.3 lb Jocelyne Brisson
GSI Capital Grip ChallengeGSI
Aug 24, 2024 · 14 athletes
14
Men 88.4 kg194.9 lb Joseph Hodgson
Women 43.4 kg95.7 lb Sarah Rodwell
GripRock IVGSI
Jul 25, 2024 · 9 athletes
9
Men 72.27 kg159.3 lb Jake Kim
Women 33.72 kg74.3 lb Kate Davies
Peake Street Grip CompGSI
Nov 18, 2023 · 4 athletes
4
Men 91.26 kg201.2 lb Ben Helms
Women —
Yeti GripGSI
Dec 17, 2022 · 18 athletes
18
Men 54.43 kg120.0 lb Dillon Furbee
Women 27.22 kg60.0 lb Angel Curry
International King Kong Grip ChallengeGSI
Oct 29, 2022 · 214 athletes
214
Men 104.85 kg231.2 lb Arto Joronen
Women 62.75 kg138.3 lb Sarah Chappelow
Skillet Hands Grip ChallengeGSI
Sep 24, 2022 · 22 athletes
22
Men 83.96 kg185.1 lb Zach Mullins
Women 45.5 kg100.3 lb Ashlee Munsey
International King Kong Grip ChallengeGSI
Oct 30, 2021 · 222 athletes
222
Men 107.4 kg236.8 lb Arto Joronen
Women 65.1 kg143.5 lb Patricia Luxner
Gripmas in JulyGSI
Jul 31, 2021 · 12 athletes
12
Men 72.8 kg160.5 lb Michael Wilfong
Women 37.8 kg83.3 lb Brittany Walling
Alex Grip CupGSI
Jan 23, 2021 · 4 athletes
4
Men 70.0 kg154.3 lb Albert Kravchenko
Women 24.8 kg54.7 lb Tatyana Davydova
International King Kong Grip ChallengeGSI
Oct 24, 2020 · 225 athletes
225
Men 99.8 kg220.0 lb Tanner Merkle
Women 61.65 kg135.9 lb Patricia Luxner

Records

Grip Sport International

GSI2 recordsGSI event page →

Men · All-time · 120k+, Masters 50-59
107.4 kg236.8 lb
Arto Joronen · Finland
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2021GSI^[1]
Women · All-time · 84k+
65.1 kg143.5 lb
Patricia Luxner · Austria
International King Kong Grip Challenge · 2021GSI^[1]

Best by weight class

The heaviest open-division lift in each class across every source. Each body uses its own class limits, so classes are shown as that body writes them. Pick a class to see its full ranking.

All lifts · men's

SourceAll sources GSI Unofficial

TypeAll Records Top lifts

GenderAll Men Women

ClassAll 59k 66k 74k 83k 93k 105k 120k 120k+

DivisionOpen + all Masters 50-59 Masters 50+Masters 60-69 Masters 65+Masters 70-79 Youth 7 and under Youth 8-10 Youth 11-13 Youth 14-15 Youth 16-17

ShowBest per athlete Every lift

OrderHeaviest first Newest first

Units

ResultAthleteClassContestOwner

57.15 kg126.0 lb
Curt CenciUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Boulder venue · 176th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
57.1 kg125.9 lb
Markham Tuck
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
57.1 kg125.9 lb
Adam WhitwillCanada
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 223rd of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
57.05 kg125.8 lb
Pakhomov Denis
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
57.04 kg125.8 lb
Ripchanskiy Maksim
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
57.04 kg125.8 lb
Yarovoy Maksim
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
57.0 kg125.7 lb
Paul BloomEngland
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
56.95 kg125.6 lb
Niko LaasonenFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Iisalmi venue · 182nd of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.8 kg125.2 lb
Kyle Mertz
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
56.7 kg125.0 lb
Oscar Celis
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
56.7 kg125.0 lb
Phil Klidaras
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Boulder venue · 229th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.6 kg124.8 lb
Michael Bierman
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
56.6 kg124.8 lb
Chuck McFarland
Men · 83k, Masters 65+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Redmond venue · 232nd of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.6 kg124.8 lb
Justin NerpelUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Redmond venue · 116th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.5 kg124.6 lb
Joel Briere
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
56.5 kg124.6 lb
Joe D Peterson
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Woodbury venue · 215th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.42 kg124.4 lb
Tory Jorgenson
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pilot Butte venue · 222nd of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.4 kg124.3 lb
Micah Lee
Men · 66k
GripRock IV · Jul 25, 2024
GSI^[1]
56.4 kg124.3 lb
Ryan Preston
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pocatello venue · 152nd of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.31 kg124.1 lb
Zalata Anatoliy
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
56.28 kg124.1 lb
Frank ChaudoinUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
56.23 kg124.0 lb
Rick BlanchardCanada
Men · 93k, Masters 60-69
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
56.21 kg123.9 lb
Alain GoyerCanada
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
56.21 kg123.9 lb
Darrin ShallmanUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
56.21 kg123.9 lb
Luigi CostanzoCanada
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
56.1 kg123.7 lb
Bryan Murphy
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
56.1 kg123.7 lb
Chris Redd
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
56.1 kg123.7 lb
Chris Recine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 145th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.06 kg123.6 lb
Chris AndradeUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Wyalusing venue · 245th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
56.05 kg123.6 lb
Frank ChaudoinUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
56.05 kg123.6 lb
Issac Newton
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.93 kg123.3 lb
Frank ChaudoinUSA
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Vancouver venue · 190th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
55.79 kg123.0 lb
Chris RibichUSA
Men · 83k
EOGC7 - Midwest Regionals · Aug 23, 2025
GSI^[1]
55.75 kg122.9 lb
Mikula Vlad
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.75 kg122.9 lb
Tarasov Arsen
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.65 kg122.7 lb
Cristobal GarridoChile
Men · 66k
Ranking Chile Grip II · Jul 4, 2026
GSI^[1]
55.55 kg122.5 lb
Markham Tuck
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.5 kg122.4 lb
Andrew NguyenCanada
Men · 74k
Grasp for Gold · Jun 14, 2025
GSI^[1]
55.5 kg122.4 lb
Teddy BrescacinCanada
Men · 105k
Grasp for Gold · Jun 14, 2025
GSI^[1]
55.45 kg122.2 lb
Stefan Sieberer
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.4 kg122.1 lb
Gumenniy Dmitriy
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
55.35 kg122.0 lb
Ekrem Tara
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.35 kg122.0 lb
Dallas Bjornson
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Calgary venue · 137th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
55.3 kg121.9 lb
Andrew PantkeUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.3 kg121.9 lb
Jeff WallingUSA
Men · 105k
Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.3 kg121.9 lb
Jeremy KaufmanUSA
Men · 74k
Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.3 kg121.9 lb
Lauro Biastoch
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.26 kg121.8 lb
Maksim Volin
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.26 kg121.8 lb
Ripchanskiy Maksim
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.26 kg121.8 lb
Shawn Pickering
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pilot Butte venue · 197th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
55.25 kg121.8 lb
Aaron LiuAustralia
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.25 kg121.8 lb
Vakula EvgeniyUkraine
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.25 kg121.8 lb
Jay Pirkl
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Darwin venue · 213th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
55.24 kg121.8 lb
Ripchanskiy Ivan
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.24 kg121.8 lb
Voloshaniuk Nilolay
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.2 kg121.7 lb
Lauri Lamminsivu
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.17 kg121.6 lb
Guliaev MichailUkraine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.1 kg121.5 lb
Bjorn Cofield
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.1 kg121.5 lb
Will GuilianiUSA
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
55.0 kg121.3 lb
Adam LautenschlagerUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
55.0 kg121.3 lb
Adam Turner
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.0 kg121.3 lb
Alexey Chirkov
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
55.0 kg121.3 lb
Kyle Mertz
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.0 kg121.3 lb
Maksim Volin
Men · 93k
Alex Grip Cup · Jan 23, 2021
GSI^[1]
55.0 kg121.3 lb
Nick Tadlock
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
55.0 kg121.3 lb
Will GuilianiUSA
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
54.95 kg121.1 lb
Andre Muth
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.95 kg121.1 lb
Manuel Roggenbuck
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.95 kg121.1 lb
Tomas ValverdeFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
GSI^[1]
54.9 kg121.0 lb
Zach PhillipsCanada
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.9 kg121.0 lb
John B Williams
Men · 120k+, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pocatello venue · 224th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
54.9 kg121.0 lb
Sosaia Halaliku
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pocatello venue · 196th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
54.8 kg120.8 lb
Ryan FennessyUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Wyalusing venue · 203rd of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
54.75 kg120.7 lb
Manuel RebolledoChile
Men · 120k
Ranking Chile Grip II · Jul 4, 2026
GSI^[1]
54.65 kg120.5 lb
Thomas Arning
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
54.6 kg120.4 lb
Jeff deMolitorCanada
Men · 83k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Fredericton venue · 230th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
54.5 kg120.2 lb
Dustin Lofland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.45 kg120.0 lb
Johannes Luoma-AhoFinland
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Iisalmi venue · 169th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
54.44 kg120.0 lb
Mike McMillanUSA
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Dillon FurbeeUSA
Men · 93k
Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Rob SnyderUSA
Men · 120k+
Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Anson CastelvecchiUSA
Men · 93k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Greenville venue · 186th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Gavin OsteenUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Greenville venue · 170th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
54.4 kg119.9 lb
Chizh Alexey
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
54.4 kg119.9 lb
Onishchenko Victor
Men · 93k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
54.4 kg119.9 lb
Shindor Alexey
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
54.34 kg119.8 lb
Ben EdwardsUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.34 kg119.8 lb
Rich Curtis
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.3 kg119.7 lb
Andrew HodgeAustralia
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Canberra venue · 214th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
54.1 kg119.3 lb
Kjell Rune Knudsen
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.1 kg119.3 lb
Yngve WehusNorway
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
54.0 kg119.0 lb
Kristoffer LindqvistFinland
Men · 93k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Järvenpää venue · 204th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
53.92 kg118.9 lb
Gumenniy Dmitriy
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
53.71 kg118.4 lb
Stephane OuelletteCanada
Men · 120k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
GSI^[1]
53.7 kg118.4 lb
Colten CollardUSA
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
53.7 kg118.4 lb
Sam Goff
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
GSI^[1]
53.64 kg118.3 lb
Ben EdwardsUSA
Men · 93k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Lecompton venue · 234th of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
53.6 kg118.2 lb
Ethan Ferrie
Men · 74k, Youth 14-15
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 241st of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
53.6 kg118.2 lb
Paul Mouser
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Kingwood venue · 231st of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]
53.6 kg118.2 lb
Teddy BrescacinCanada
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 193rd of 275 men overall
Unofficial^[2]

Every lift from every source, several per athlete. 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]^[2]

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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.
[2]Source: results posted by the contest organiser on the GripBoard; unofficial until GSI publishes them (Posted contest results (unofficial)), synced October 25, 2026. Records and rankings belong to the contest organiser until GSI publishes them; corrections belong with them.

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