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
Rank 201
70.4 kg155.2 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 202
70.35 kg155.1 lb
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 203
70.35 kg155.1 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · New Castle venue · 64th of 275 men overall
Rank 204
70.35 kg155.1 lb
Men · 83k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · New Castle venue · 59th of 275 men overall
Rank 205
70.31 kg155.0 lb
Lee HiltonUSA
Men · 120k, Masters 65+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Greenville venue · 168th of 275 men overall
Rank 206
70.3 kg155.0 lb
Blake TaylorUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Spokane venue · 50th of 275 men overall
Rank 207
70.29 kg155.0 lb
Ethan MercerUSA
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Troy venue · 33rd of 275 men overall
Rank 208
70.1 kg154.5 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 209
70.1 kg154.5 lb
Tony CowardEngland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 210
70.08 kg154.5 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 211
70.05 kg154.4 lb
Jesse KallioFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Hyvinkää venue · 153rd of 275 men overall
Rank 212
70.05 kg154.4 lb
Men · 105k, Youth 16-17
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Järvenpää venue · 92nd of 275 men overall
Rank 213
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Albert KravchenkoRussia
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Alex Grip Cup · Jan 23, 2021
Rank 214
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Men · 120k, Masters 50-59
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 215
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Burscough venue · 44th of 275 men overall
Rank 216
70.0 kg154.3 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Munich venue · 30th of 275 men overall
Rank 217
69.92 kg154.1 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 218
69.8 kg153.9 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 219
69.66 kg153.6 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 220
69.6 kg153.4 lb
Alex de ZorziCanada
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 76th of 275 men overall
Rank 221
69.2 kg152.6 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Albuquerque venue · 118th of 275 men overall
Rank 222
69.18 kg152.5 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 223
68.95 kg152.0 lb
Men · 105k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Burscough venue · 130th of 275 men overall
Rank 224
68.8 kg151.7 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 225
68.75 kg151.6 lb
Men · 59k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 226
68.6 kg151.2 lb
Daniel Moy HelgesenNorway
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Arendal venue · 74th of 275 men overall
Rank 227
68.48 kg151.0 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 228
68.48 kg151.0 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 229
68.46 kg150.9 lb
Panchenko MichailUkraine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 230
68.45 kg150.9 lb
Nick SpencerUSA
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Manassas venue · 107th of 275 men overall
Rank 231
68.35 kg150.7 lb
Mark BoylinAustralia
Men · 93k
Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025
Rank 232
68.35 kg150.7 lb
Nick SandersUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 233
68.35 kg150.7 lb
Men · 83k
Capital Challenge of Grip Strength · Aug 23, 2025
Rank 234
68.25 kg150.5 lb
Sergio AguayoChile
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Santiago venue · 179th of 275 men overall
Rank 235
68.21 kg150.4 lb
Zach EbelCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 236
68.2 kg150.4 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Hamburg venue · 104th of 275 men overall
Rank 237
68.18 kg150.3 lb
Sam MilhoanUSA
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Bethesda venue · 109th of 275 men overall
Rank 238
68.13 kg150.2 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Boulder venue · 111th of 275 men overall
Rank 239
68.04 kg150.0 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Boulder venue · 112th of 275 men overall
Rank 240
68.03 kg150.0 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Troy venue · 93rd of 275 men overall
Rank 241
68.0 kg149.9 lb
Tuomo KärkkäinenFinland
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 242
67.95 kg149.8 lb
Henri SonninenFinland
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Iisalmi venue · 61st of 275 men overall
Rank 243
67.93 kg149.8 lb
Guliaev MichailUkraine
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 244
67.85 kg149.6 lb
Jason GillenUSA
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 245
67.8 kg149.5 lb
Men · 120k+
Gripmas in July · Jul 31, 2021
Rank 246
67.7 kg149.3 lb
Scott DoddUSA
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Albuquerque venue · 81st of 275 men overall
Rank 247
67.68 kg149.2 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 248
67.66 kg149.2 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Thousand Oaks venue · 127th of 275 men overall
Rank 249
67.65 kg149.1 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Luumaki venue · 126th of 275 men overall
Rank 250
67.6 kg149.0 lb
William ReedUSA
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 251
67.6 kg149.0 lb
Jari TurunenFinland
Men · 120k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Järvenpää venue · 185th of 275 men overall
Rank 252
67.6 kg149.0 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Järvenpää venue · 97th of 275 men overall
Rank 253
67.5 kg148.8 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 254
67.5 kg148.8 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 255
67.5 kg148.8 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 256
67.5 kg148.8 lb
Men · 93k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Burscough venue · 209th of 275 men overall
Rank 257
67.48 kg148.8 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 258
67.4 kg148.6 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 259
67.4 kg148.6 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Pocatello venue · 174th of 275 men overall
Rank 260
67.23 kg148.2 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Kingwood venue · 149th of 275 men overall
Rank 261
67.1 kg147.9 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 262
67.05 kg147.8 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 263
67.0 kg147.7 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Justin venue · 159th of 275 men overall
Rank 264
67.0 kg147.7 lb
Men · 120k+, Youth 16-17
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Justin venue · 133rd of 275 men overall
Rank 265
66.75 kg147.2 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 266
66.75 kg147.2 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 267
66.7 kg147.0 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Albuquerque venue · 120th of 275 men overall
Rank 268
66.6 kg146.8 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 269
66.5 kg146.6 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 270
66.16 kg145.9 lb
Shiraliev AnarUkraine
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 271
66.1 kg145.7 lb
Karl SkjelvikNorway
Men · 83k, Masters 60-69
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 272
66.1 kg145.7 lb
Juuso VarsellFinland
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Hyvinkää venue · 40th of 275 men overall
Rank 273
66.1 kg145.7 lb
Men · 93k, Masters 65+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Arendal venue · 119th of 275 men overall
Rank 274
66.1 kg145.7 lb
Marc ChiarelliCanada
Men · 83k, Masters 50+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 114th of 275 men overall
Rank 275
66.1 kg145.7 lb
Men · 120k+
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Arendal venue · 79th of 275 men overall
Rank 276
66.1 kg145.7 lb
Stephane BelangerCanada
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Ottawa venue · 160th of 275 men overall
Rank 277
66.06 kg145.6 lb
Andrew KeroUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Wyalusing venue · 140th of 275 men overall
Rank 278
66.0 kg145.5 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 279
66.0 kg145.5 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Woodbury venue · 148th of 275 men overall
Rank 280
65.9 kg145.3 lb
Chris RibichUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Bethesda venue · 106th of 275 men overall
Rank 281
65.9 kg145.3 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Bethesda venue · 123rd of 275 men overall
Rank 282
65.86 kg145.2 lb
Andrew SassoUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 283
65.8 kg145.1 lb
Men · 105k
Skillet Hands Grip Challenge · Sep 24, 2022
Rank 284
65.8 kg145.1 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 285
65.8 kg145.1 lb
Guliaev MichailUkraine
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Sumy venue · 178th of 275 men overall
Rank 286
65.77 kg145.0 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Boulder venue · 131st of 275 men overall
Rank 287
65.69 kg144.8 lb
Men · 74k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
Rank 288
65.65 kg144.7 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 289
65.6 kg144.6 lb
Odd HaugenUSA
Men · 120k+, Masters 60-69
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 290
65.5 kg144.4 lb
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 291
65.35 kg144.1 lb
Keegan BellCanada
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Calgary venue · 151st of 275 men overall
Rank 292
65.3 kg144.0 lb
Men · 66k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Albuquerque venue · 139th of 275 men overall
Rank 293
65.2 kg143.7 lb
Sergio AguayoChile
Men · 66k
Ranking Chile Grip II · Jul 4, 2026
Rank 294
65.16 kg143.7 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 295
65.16 kg143.7 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Thousand Oaks venue · 192nd of 275 men overall
Rank 296
65.16 kg143.7 lb
William ReedUSA
Men · 83k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2026 · Unofficial · Thousand Oaks venue · 66th of 275 men overall
Rank 297
65.1 kg143.5 lb
Patricia LuxnerAustria
Women · 84k+
Rank 298
65.05 kg143.4 lb
Men · 93k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2020
Rank 299
65.05 kg143.4 lb
Men · 120k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 30, 2021
Rank 300
65.0 kg143.3 lb
Men · 105k
International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2022
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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