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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
105k · Australia
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Sydney venue · 41st of 275 men overall
2ndGSI
107.4 kg236.8 lb
120k+, Masters 50-59 · Finland
3rdUnofficial
100.36 kg221.3 lb
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
84k+ · Austria
2ndGSI
62.75 kg138.3 lb
84k+ · USA
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
3rdGSI
60.35 kg133.0 lb
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.
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
Men 108.7 kg239.6 lb Joseph Hodgson
Women 59.52 kg131.2 lb Tammy McClure
Jul 4, 2026 · 11 athletes
Men 65.2 kg143.7 lb Sergio Aguayo
Women 39.6 kg87.3 lb Valentina Bravo
Jan 17, 2026 · 1 athlete
Men 103.4 kg228.0 lb Joseph Hodgson
Women —
Aug 23, 2025 · 21 athletes
Men 98.35 kg216.8 lb Joseph Hodgson
Women 48.35 kg106.6 lb Megan Galvin
Aug 23, 2025 · 9 athletes
Men 97.75 kg215.5 lb Jason Dingey
Women 48.99 kg108.0 lb Melissa Dingey
Jun 14, 2025 · 11 athletes
Men 80.5 kg177.5 lb Eric Roussin
Women 45.5 kg100.3 lb Jocelyne Brisson
Aug 24, 2024 · 14 athletes
Men 88.4 kg194.9 lb Joseph Hodgson
Women 43.4 kg95.7 lb Sarah Rodwell
GripRock IVGSI
Jul 25, 2024 · 9 athletes
Men 72.27 kg159.3 lb Jake Kim
Women 33.72 kg74.3 lb Kate Davies
Nov 18, 2023 · 4 athletes
Men 91.26 kg201.2 lb Ben Helms
Women —
Yeti GripGSI
Dec 17, 2022 · 18 athletes
Men 54.43 kg120.0 lb Dillon Furbee
Women 27.22 kg60.0 lb Angel Curry
Oct 29, 2022 · 214 athletes
Men 104.85 kg231.2 lb Arto Joronen
Women 62.75 kg138.3 lb Sarah Chappelow
Sep 24, 2022 · 22 athletes
Men 83.96 kg185.1 lb Zach Mullins
Women 45.5 kg100.3 lb Ashlee Munsey
Oct 30, 2021 · 222 athletes
Men 107.4 kg236.8 lb Arto Joronen
Women 65.1 kg143.5 lb Patricia Luxner
Jul 31, 2021 · 12 athletes
Men 72.8 kg160.5 lb Michael Wilfong
Women 37.8 kg83.3 lb Brittany Walling
Jan 23, 2021 · 4 athletes
Men 70.0 kg154.3 lb Albert Kravchenko
Women 24.8 kg54.7 lb Tatyana Davydova
Oct 24, 2020 · 225 athletes
Men 99.8 kg220.0 lb Tanner Merkle
Women 61.65 kg135.9 lb Patricia Luxner
Records
Men · All-time · 120k+, Masters 50-59
107.4 kg236.8 lb
Arto Joronen · Finland
Women · All-time · 84k+
65.1 kg143.5 lb
Patricia Luxner · Austria
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.
Men · 59k
68.75 kg151.6 lb
Jesse Hagedorn
GSIUSA · 2022
Men · 66k
84.21 kg185.7 lb
Yves Gravelle
GSICanada · 2021
Men · 74k
94.15 kg207.6 lb
Ben Cossey
GSIAustralia · 2022
Men · 83k
88.35 kg194.8 lb
Roman Yanushev
UnofficialBulgaria · 2026
Men · 93k
100.36 kg221.3 lb
Tanner Merkle
UnofficialUSA · 2026
Men · 105k
108.7 kg239.6 lb
Joseph Hodgson
UnofficialAustralia · 2026
Men · 120k
99.0 kg218.3 lb
Harri Tolonen
UnofficialFinland · 2026
Men · 120k+
96.36 kg212.4 lb
Jason Dingey
GSIUSA · 2022
Women · 47k
32.75 kg72.2 lb
Dzyuba Inna
GSI2021
Women · 52k
47.51 kg104.7 lb
Kravchenko Natalia
GSI2020
Women · 57k
46.1 kg101.6 lb
Rachel Hartviksen
UnofficialCanada · 2026
Women · 63k
43.28 kg95.4 lb
Ripchanskaya Ekaterina
GSI2021
Women · 72k
59.52 kg131.2 lb
Tammy McClure
UnofficialUSA · 2026
Women · 84k
61.65 kg135.9 lb
Patricia Luxner
GSIAustria · 2020
Women · 84k+
65.1 kg143.5 lb
Patricia Luxner
GSIAustria · 2021
Women · 100k
50.35 kg111.0 lb
Saija Kantola
Unofficial2026
Women · 100k+
58.4 kg128.7 lb
Jenn Tibbenham
Unofficial2026
Top lifts · men's
Rank 601
47.8 kg105.4 lb
Regis RogersUSA
Men · 105k
Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021
Rank 602
47.78 kg105.3 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Darwin venue · 271st of 275 men overall
Rank 603
47.75 kg105.3 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Iisalmi venue · 237th of 275 men overall
Rank 604
47.7 kg105.2 lb
Men · 105k
Skillet Hands Grip Challenge · Sep 24, 2022
Rank 605
47.65 kg105.1 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 606
47.6 kg104.9 lb
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 607
47.6 kg104.9 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 608
47.5 kg104.7 lb
Men · 105k, Masters 65+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Albuquerque venue · 272nd of 275 men overall
Rank 609
47.46 kg104.6 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 610
47.15 kg103.9 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 611
47.07 kg103.8 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 612
47.04 kg103.7 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 613
46.8 kg103.2 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Canberra venue · 259th of 275 men overall
Rank 614
46.8 kg103.2 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Canberra venue · 242nd of 275 men overall
Rank 615
46.7 kg103.0 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 616
46.68 kg102.9 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 617
46.6 kg102.7 lb
Men · 83k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Redmond venue · 269th of 275 men overall
Rank 618
46.6 kg102.7 lb
Men · 120k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Redmond venue · 264th of 275 men overall
Rank 619
46.25 kg102.0 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Black River Falls venue · 250th of 275 men overall
Rank 620
46.15 kg101.7 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 621
46.1 kg101.6 lb
Erik EmondCanada
Men · 66k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 247th of 275 men overall
Rank 622
46.1 kg101.6 lb
Men · Youth 16-17
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Arendal venue · Youth 16-17
Rank 623
45.9 kg101.2 lb
Thomas ClaxtonAustralia
Men · 120k
GSI Capital Grip Challenge · Aug 24, 2024
Rank 624
45.71 kg100.8 lb
Gord MacDonaldCanada
Men · 66k, Masters 60-69
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 625
45.55 kg100.4 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 626
45.35 kg100.0 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Troy venue · 263rd of 275 men overall
Rank 627
45.3 kg99.9 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 628
45.2 kg99.6 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Burscough venue · 240th of 275 men overall
Rank 629
45.1 kg99.4 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 630
45.06 kg99.3 lb
Men · 74k
GripRock IV · Jul 25, 2024
Rank 631
45.0 kg99.2 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 632
45.0 kg99.2 lb
Andrew SmithEngland
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 633
44.3 kg97.7 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Canberra venue · 270th of 275 men overall
Rank 634
44.2 kg97.4 lb
Men · 83k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pilot Butte venue · 258th of 275 men overall
Rank 635
44.1 kg97.2 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 636
44.05 kg97.1 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 637
43.99 kg97.0 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 638
43.75 kg96.5 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Black River Falls venue · 257th of 275 men overall
Rank 639
43.35 kg95.6 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 640
43.35 kg95.6 lb
James BurnsAustralia
Men · 93k
Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025
Rank 641
43.35 kg95.6 lb
Men · 59k, Youth 16-17
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Fredrikstad venue · 266th of 275 men overall
Rank 642
43.24 kg95.3 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 643
43.2 kg95.2 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Munich venue · 217th of 275 men overall
Rank 644
43.2 kg95.2 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Munich venue · 243rd of 275 men overall
Rank 645
43.09 kg95.0 lb
Nick BeenerUSA
Men · 120k+
Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022
Rank 646
43.0 kg94.8 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 647
42.82 kg94.4 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 648
42.73 kg94.2 lb
Moses KaulaityCanada
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 649
42.6 kg93.9 lb
Men · 93k
Ranking Chile Grip II · Jul 4, 2026
Rank 650
42.48 kg93.7 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 651
42.4 kg93.5 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pocatello venue · 256th of 275 men overall
Rank 652
42.2 kg93.0 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 653
42.15 kg92.9 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 654
42.1 kg92.8 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 655
42.05 kg92.7 lb
Men · 74k
Ranking Chile Grip II · Jul 4, 2026
Rank 656
42.0 kg92.6 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 657
41.7 kg91.9 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 658
41.53 kg91.6 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 659
41.25 kg90.9 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 660
41.25 kg90.9 lb
Russ KeithUSA
Men · 66k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Black River Falls venue · 262nd of 275 men overall
Rank 661
41.1 kg90.6 lb
Casey LovellCanada
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 273rd of 275 men overall
Rank 662
40.92 kg90.2 lb
Aaron CarrUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 663
40.2 kg88.6 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 664
40.2 kg88.6 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 665
40.1 kg88.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 666
40.1 kg88.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 667
40.04 kg88.3 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 668
40.0 kg88.2 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 669
40.0 kg88.2 lb
Men · Youth 11-13
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Woodbury venue · Youth 11-13
Rank 670
39.97 kg88.1 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 671
39.3 kg86.6 lb
James BurnsAustralia
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Canberra venue · 274th of 275 men overall
Rank 672
39.2 kg86.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 673
39.2 kg86.4 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 674
39.1 kg86.2 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 675
38.56 kg85.0 lb
Joshua WolfeUSA
Men · 93k
Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022
Rank 676
38.08 kg84.0 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 677
37.8 kg83.3 lb
Brian LaaksoUSA
Men · 74k, Masters 50-59
Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021
Rank 678
37.78 kg83.3 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Darwin venue · 268th of 275 men overall
Rank 679
37.4 kg82.5 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pocatello venue · 260th of 275 men overall
Rank 680
36.55 kg80.6 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 681
36.29 kg80.0 lb
Ryan WardUSA
Men · 120k
Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022
Rank 682
36.1 kg79.6 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 683
35.98 kg79.3 lb
Men · 74k
GripRock IV · Jul 25, 2024
Rank 684
35.16 kg77.5 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 685
35.16 kg77.5 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 686
35.05 kg77.3 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 687
35.05 kg77.3 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 688
35.0 kg77.2 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 689
33.29 kg73.4 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Manassas venue · 265th of 275 men overall
Rank 690
33.1 kg73.0 lb
Men · Youth 14-15
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Kent venue · Youth 14-15
Rank 691
33.0 kg72.8 lb
Men · Youth 8-10
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Woodbury venue · Youth 8-10
Rank 692
32.8 kg72.3 lb
Men · 83k
Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021
Rank 693
31.81 kg70.1 lb
Men · Youth 11-13
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Bethesda venue · Youth 11-13
Rank 694
31.75 kg70.0 lb
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022
Rank 695
27.78 kg61.2 lb
Men · 120k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Darwin venue · 275th of 275 men overall
Rank 696
27.22 kg60.0 lb
Men · 120k+
Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022
Rank 697
25.38 kg56.0 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 698
22.7 kg50.0 lb
Men · Youth 8-10
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Boulder venue · Youth 8-10
Rank 699
22.68 kg50.0 lb
Men · 59k
Yeti Grip · Dec 17, 2022
Rank 700
19.0 kg41.9 lb
Men · Youth 7 and under
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Spokane venue · Youth 7 and under
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][2]
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.
How records work
Records are set under a sanctioning body's rules — set, judging, and equipment all matter. A lift in your garage counts for you; a lift on the platform counts for the books. Each entry here is owned by the body that published it, shown by its badge and footnote.
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