Pinch · every record book
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
All lifts · men's
Rank 301
65.0 kg143.3 lb
Qais BazazCanada
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Burscough venue · 67th of 275 men overall
Rank 302
65.0 kg143.3 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Burscough venue · 136th of 275 men overall
Rank 303
64.95 kg143.2 lb
Men · 83k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 304
64.95 kg143.2 lb
Men · 120k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Kingwood venue · 180th of 275 men overall
Rank 305
64.86 kg143.0 lb
Sam MilhoanUSA
Men · 93k
EOGC7 - Midwest Regionals · Aug 23, 2025
Rank 306
64.8 kg142.9 lb
Men · 105k
Skillet Hands Grip Challenge · Sep 24, 2022
Rank 307
64.8 kg142.9 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Canberra venue · 194th of 275 men overall
Rank 308
64.54 kg142.3 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pilot Butte venue · 124th of 275 men overall
Rank 309
64.54 kg142.3 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pilot Butte venue · 105th of 275 men overall
Rank 310
64.48 kg142.2 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 311
64.35 kg141.9 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · New Castle venue · 147th of 275 men overall
Rank 312
64.3 kg141.8 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 313
64.23 kg141.6 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 314
64.2 kg141.5 lb
Marco ReyesChile
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 315
64.08 kg141.3 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 316
64.02 kg141.1 lb
Men · 120k
Skillet Hands Grip Challenge · Sep 24, 2022
Rank 317
64.0 kg141.1 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Woodbury venue · 181st of 275 men overall
Rank 318
64.0 kg141.1 lb
Eric EcclesUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Woodbury venue · 121st of 275 men overall
Rank 319
64.0 kg141.1 lb
Michael OwenUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Woodbury venue · 90th of 275 men overall
Rank 320
63.8 kg140.7 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 321
63.7 kg140.4 lb
Greg OroszUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 322
63.64 kg140.3 lb
Sean PalmerUSA
Men · 83k, Youth 16-17
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Greenville venue · 122nd of 275 men overall
Rank 323
63.6 kg140.2 lb
Dmitriy OsipovRussia
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 324
63.6 kg140.2 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 325
63.6 kg140.2 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 326
63.6 kg140.2 lb
Andrew NguyenCanada
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 183rd of 275 men overall
Rank 327
63.6 kg140.2 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Arendal venue · 89th of 275 men overall
Rank 328
63.6 kg140.2 lb
Justin ReidCanada
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 164th of 275 men overall
Rank 329
63.6 kg140.2 lb
Patrick LandriaultCanada
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 172nd of 275 men overall
Rank 330
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Daniel Brossard FendleCanada
Men · 105k
Grasp for Gold · Jun 14, 2025
Rank 331
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Mike CorlettUSA
Men · 120k, Masters 60-69
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 332
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Patrick LandriaultCanada
Men · 83k
Grasp for Gold · Jun 14, 2025
Rank 333
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Stefano FortugnoCanada
Men · 83k
Grasp for Gold · Jun 14, 2025
Rank 334
63.4 kg139.8 lb
Lachlan SimmsAustralia
Men · 120k+
GSI Capital Grip Challenge · Aug 24, 2024
Rank 335
63.35 kg139.7 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Fredrikstad venue · 134th of 275 men overall
Rank 336
63.35 kg139.7 lb
Men · 120k+, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Fredrikstad venue · 146th of 275 men overall
Rank 337
63.09 kg139.1 lb
Jarrod ErvinUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 338
63.04 kg139.0 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 339
63.04 kg139.0 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 340
63.0 kg138.9 lb
Eetu AlataloFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 341
63.0 kg138.9 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 342
63.0 kg138.9 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Justin venue · 143rd of 275 men overall
Rank 343
62.9 kg138.7 lb
Ben EdwardsUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 344
62.85 kg138.6 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 345
62.85 kg138.6 lb
Steven NuttgensCanada
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Calgary venue · 129th of 275 men overall
Rank 346
62.8 kg138.5 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 347
62.78 kg138.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Darwin venue · 167th of 275 men overall
Rank 348
62.77 kg138.4 lb
Sam MitchellUSA
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Barre venue · 103rd of 275 men overall
Rank 349
62.75 kg138.3 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 350
62.75 kg138.3 lb
Matti SiikaluomaFinland
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 351
62.6 kg138.0 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 352
62.55 kg137.9 lb
Jari TaipaleFinland
Men · 66k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Luumaki venue · 208th of 275 men overall
Rank 353
62.55 kg137.9 lb
Tommi HietamiesFinland
Men · 83k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Luumaki venue · 165th of 275 men overall
Rank 354
62.53 kg137.9 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 355
62.5 kg137.8 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Black River Falls venue · 198th of 275 men overall
Rank 356
62.05 kg136.8 lb
Joni NojonenFinland
Men · 105k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Iisalmi venue · 102nd of 275 men overall
Rank 357
62.0 kg136.7 lb
Balanel DaniilUkraine
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 358
62.0 kg136.7 lb
Manuel RebolledoChile
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Santiago venue · 163rd of 275 men overall
Rank 359
61.85 kg136.4 lb
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 360
61.8 kg136.2 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Albuquerque venue · 156th of 275 men overall
Rank 361
61.76 kg136.2 lb
Men · 105k
Skillet Hands Grip Challenge · Sep 24, 2022
Rank 362
61.71 kg136.0 lb
Rick BlanchardCanada
Men · 105k, Masters 60-69
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 363
61.62 kg135.8 lb
Vakula EvgeniyUkraine
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 364
61.55 kg135.7 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 365
61.55 kg135.7 lb
Tomas ValverdeFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 366
61.45 kg135.5 lb
Men · 93k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Burscough venue · 94th of 275 men overall
Rank 367
61.43 kg135.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 368
61.43 kg135.4 lb
Tom FlesherUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 369
61.4 kg135.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 370
61.37 kg135.3 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Vancouver venue · 171st of 275 men overall
Rank 371
61.23 kg135.0 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Boulder venue · 219th of 275 men overall
Rank 372
61.1 kg134.7 lb
Erik SmelandNorway
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Arendal venue · 135th of 275 men overall
Rank 373
61.08 kg134.7 lb
Reuben HughesWales
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 374
60.93 kg134.3 lb
Men · 74k
GripRock IV · Jul 25, 2024
Rank 375
60.8 kg134.0 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 376
60.75 kg133.9 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 377
60.75 kg133.9 lb
Eemeli VuorioFinland
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Luumaki venue · 125th of 275 men overall
Rank 378
60.51 kg133.4 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Barre venue · 141st of 275 men overall
Rank 379
60.51 kg133.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Barre venue · 88th of 275 men overall
Rank 380
60.44 kg133.2 lb
Kevin LoboUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Coram venue · 158th of 275 men overall
Rank 381
60.4 kg133.2 lb
Aaron LiuAustralia
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 382
60.35 kg133.0 lb
Kwai LeongCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Calgary venue · 154th of 275 men overall
Rank 383
60.35 kg133.0 lb
Nick Del PieroCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Calgary venue · 144th of 275 men overall
Rank 384
60.3 kg132.9 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 385
60.16 kg132.6 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pilot Butte venue · 142nd of 275 men overall
Rank 386
60.16 kg132.6 lb
Mike CorlettUSA
Men · 120k, Masters 65+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Thousand Oaks venue · 216th of 275 men overall
Rank 387
60.15 kg132.6 lb
Eetu AlataloFinland
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Järvenpää venue · 191st of 275 men overall
Rank 388
60.1 kg132.5 lb
Ben ClaridadUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 389
60.1 kg132.5 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 390
60.1 kg132.5 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 391
60.1 kg132.5 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 392
60.1 kg132.5 lb
Yngve WehusNorway
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 393
60.1 kg132.5 lb
Zinchenko VladimirUkraine
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 394
60.06 kg132.4 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 395
60.05 kg132.4 lb
Men · 120k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 396
60.0 kg132.3 lb
Jonathan BarriosChile
Men · 120k+
Ranking Chile Grip II · Jul 4, 2026
Rank 397
60.0 kg132.3 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 398
60.0 kg132.3 lb
Jonathan BarriosChile
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Santiago venue · 132nd of 275 men overall
Rank 399
59.95 kg132.2 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 400
59.9 kg132.1 lb
Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
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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