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Sledge Hammer Choke

Every record and contest lift for the Sledge Hammer Choke 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: 17
Athletes: 143
Lifts: 204
First contested: Apr 20, 2013
Last contested: Sep 5, 2026

A record that repeats a contest lift counts as one lift.

Top lifts

Each athlete's best lift, any class or division.

Men

1st
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James Retarides
120k · USA
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · 2022
2nd
171.46 kg378.0 lb
Lucas Raymond
93k · USA
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
3rd
146.96 kg324.0 lb
Shawn Kapusta
120k+ · USA
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

Women

1st
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie Kromholtz
84k+ · USA
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019
2nd
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Danielle Curry
84k+ · USA
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
3rd
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Sharon Moss
84k+
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014

Contest history

Every contest that featured the Sledge Hammer Choke, newest first, with how many athletes lifted it and who won.

ContestDateAthletesMen's winnerWomen's winner

AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial
Sep 5, 2026 · 13 athletes
13
Men 152.41 kg336.0 lb James Retarides
Women —
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships
Apr 18, 2026 · 30 athletes
30
Men 130.64 kg288.0 lb Tom Bryson
Women 59.87 kg132.0 lb Shelby Janes
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals
Apr 12, 2025 · 15 athletes
15
Men 108.86 kg240.0 lb Sheldon Trefenanko
Women 62.6 kg138.0 lb Shelby Janes
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships
Apr 6, 2024 · 22 athletes
22
Men 108.86 kg240.0 lb Larson Hehr
Women 43.54 kg96.0 lb Kathy Facey
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4
Oct 1, 2022 · 13 athletes
13
Men 187.79 kg414.0 lb James Retarides
Women —
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022
Apr 2, 2022 · 8 athletes
8
Men 119.75 kg264.0 lb Jeremy Everding
Women 59.87 kg132.0 lb Kathryn Bennett
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge
Feb 26, 2022 · 14 athletes
14
Men 163.29 kg360.0 lb James Retarides
Women 38.1 kg84.0 lb Christine Tharp
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2
Sep 25, 2020 · 1 athlete
1
Men 146.96 kg324.0 lb James Retarides
Women —
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019
May 25, 2019 · 4 athletes
4
Men 141.52 kg312.0 lb Michael Thomas
Women 65.32 kg144.0 lb Sadie Kromholtz
Empire Classic Grip Challenge 2016
May 7, 2016 · 2 athletes
2
Men 92.53 kg204.0 lb Pat Burke
Women —
North American Grip Sport Championship
Jun 14, 2014 · 22 athletes
22
Men 171.46 kg378.0 lb Lucas Raymond
Women 63.5 kg140.0 lb Danielle Curry
The Gripday Party
Apr 5, 2014 · 8 athletes
8
Men 114.31 kg252.0 lb Josh Dale
Women 21.77 kg48.0 lb Amber Edwards
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 7
Mar 29, 2014 · 2 athletes
2
Men 103.42 kg228.0 lb Eric Milfeld
Women —
The Gripmas Carol 2013
Dec 7, 2013 · 17 athletes
17
Men 136.08 kg300.0 lb Robert Miller
Women —
Thanksgripping At The Spot Athletics
Nov 16, 2013 · 8 athletes
8
Men 130.63 kg288.0 lb Jedd Johnson
Women —
Holdfast Gauntlet
Sep 28, 2013 · 14 athletes
14
Men 103.42 kg228.0 lb Jedd Johnson
Women 32.66 kg72.0 lb CJ Anstine
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2
Apr 20, 2013 · 11 athletes
11
Men 97.98 kg216.0 lb Stephen Ruby
Women 27.22 kg60.0 lb Emily Reinard

Records

Grip Sport International

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Men · All-time · 120k
187.79 kg414.0 lb
James Retarides · USA
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · 2022GSI^[1]
Women · All-time · 84k+
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie Kromholtz · USA
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019GSI^[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

TypeAll Records Top lifts

GenderAll Men Women

ClassAll 52k 57k 59k 63k 66k 72k 74k 83k 84k 84k+93k 100k 100k+105k 120k 120k+

DivisionOpen + all Masters 50-59 Masters 60-69 Youth 11-13 Youth 14-15

ShowBest per athlete Every lift

OrderHeaviest first Newest first

Units

ResultAthleteClassContestOwner

87.09 kg192.0 lb
Shawn Snider
Men · 120k+
Empire Classic Grip Challenge 2016 · May 7, 2016
GSI^[1]
87.09 kg192.0 lb
Tristain HoathCanada
Men · 120k+
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
82.55 kg182.0 lb
Thomas ScibelliUSA
Men · 105k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
82.55 kg182.0 lb
Yori Skutt
Men · 59k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Brander CraigheadCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Eli Ross
Men · 93k, Youth 14-15
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Jeff CappelleCanada
Men · 105k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Keegan BellCanada
Men · 120k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Steven NuttgensCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Colton StormUSA
Men · 120k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Jordan EbelUSA
Men · 93k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Karl SkjelvikNorway
Men · 93k, Masters 50-59
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Lucas RaymondUSA
Men · 105k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Lucas WicksUSA
Men · 105k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Malcolm MajeskyUSA
Men
Thanksgripping At The Spot Athletics · Nov 16, 2013
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Michael BianchiUSA
Men · 93k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
81.65 kg180.0 lb
Steven NuttgensCanada
Men · 83k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Armondo EspinozaUSA
Men · 105k
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Bob SundinUSA
Men · 83k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Brandon GerberUSA
Men · 105k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Carl Donati Jr
Men · 93k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Keegan BellCanada
Men · 120k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Kevin CollenUSA
Men · 120k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Lucas WicksUSA
Men · 105k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Mike FrostCanada
Men · 105k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Steve MillardUSA
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Steve Myshrall
Men · 105k, Masters 50-59
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Thomas ScibelliUSA
Men · 105k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Toshiro HiraiCanada
Men · 93k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Cameron McFarlaneCanada
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
76.2 kg168.0 lb
Shawn Pickering
Men · 93k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
73.48 kg162.0 lb
Anthony ClarinoUSA
Men · 74k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
73.48 kg162.0 lb
Clint MoneymakerUSA
Men · 120k+
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
73.48 kg162.0 lb
Jeff TharpUSA
Men · 120k
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
72.57 kg160.0 lb
Anson Castelvechi
Men · 93k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Alex Fry
Men · 120k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Ben EdwardsUSA
Men · 105k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Bill Barlow
Men · 120k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Brandon GerberUSA
Men · 105k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Brett Aved
Men · 93k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Christopher Andrade
Men · 120k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
David Langlois
Men · 120k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Denmark Tordil
Men · 74k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Gordon Hearn
Men · 120k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Gregory DucharmeCanada
Men · 105k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Jason OttoUSA
Men · 120k
The Gripmas Carol 2013 · Dec 7, 2013
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Steven NuttgensCanada
Men · 93k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
70.76 kg156.0 lb
Yori Skutt
Men · 59k
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 7 · Mar 29, 2014
GSI^[1]
69.85 kg154.0 lb
Darrin ShallmanUSA
Men · 74k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Liam Pietrzyk-CookCanada
Men · 83k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Cody WardUSA
Men · 120k+
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Daniel ReinardUSA
Men · 93k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Garrett WhiteUSA
Men · 93k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Jake Chaknova
Men · 83k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Kyle Jack
Men · 120k
The Gripday Party · Apr 5, 2014
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Ryan GrabarczykCanada
Men · 93k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
65.32 kg144.0 lb
Sadie KromholtzUSA
Women · 84k+
Oregon Strongest Hands 2019 · May 25, 2019
GSI^[1]
63.5 kg140.0 lb
C-A Chartrand-LefebvreCanada
Men · 66k
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Danielle CurryUSA
Women · 84k+
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
63.5 kg140.0 lb
Sharon Moss
Women · 84k+
North American Grip Sport Championship · Jun 14, 2014
GSI^[1]
62.6 kg138.0 lb
Shelby Janes
Women · 84k+
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
59.87 kg132.0 lb
Christopher Andrade
Men · 120k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
59.87 kg132.0 lb
Frank DeLucaUSA
Men · 105k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
59.87 kg132.0 lb
Kathryn Bennett
Women · 84k+
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022
GSI^[1]
59.87 kg132.0 lb
Shelby Janes
Women · 100k+
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
58.06 kg128.0 lb
Michael BianchiUSA
Men · 105k
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
58.06 kg128.0 lb
Ryan Fennesy
Men · 120k+
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026
GSI^[1]
57.15 kg126.0 lb
Garrett WhiteUSA
Men · 83k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
57.15 kg126.0 lb
Michael BianchiUSA
Men · 105k
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
57.15 kg126.0 lb
Michelle Collins
Women · 84k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Michelle Collins
Women · 84k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Mike CorlettUSA
Men · 120k, Masters 50-59
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Nick SorensenCanada
Men · 83k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Robby Sparango
Men · 74k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Grace Larson
Women · 100k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
54.43 kg120.0 lb
Hunter Duncan
Men · 74k, Youth 14-15
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
51.71 kg114.0 lb
Courtney Jorgenson
Women · 72k
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
48.99 kg108.0 lb
Liam Piertzyk
Men · 83k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
46.27 kg102.0 lb
Corinne LalondeCanada
Women · 63k, Masters 60-69
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
43.54 kg96.0 lb
Brian Feliciano
Men · 83k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
43.54 kg96.0 lb
Kathy Facey
Women · 84k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
43.54 kg96.0 lb
Robby Sparango
Men · 74k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
43.54 kg96.0 lb
Toni Brodie
Women · 84k+
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
40.82 kg90.0 lb
Michelle Collins
Women · 84k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
40.82 kg90.0 lb
Vincent FerraiuoloUSA
Men · 74k
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022
GSI^[1]
38.1 kg84.0 lb
Cheri Wong
Women · 84k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
38.1 kg84.0 lb
Christine Tharp
Women · 84k+
Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022
GSI^[1]
35.38 kg78.0 lb
Courtney Hollihan
Women · 63k
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
35.38 kg78.0 lb
Connie Pietrzyk
Women · 84k, Masters 50-59
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
35.38 kg78.0 lb
Henriette Espie
Women · 84k, Masters 60-69
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
32.66 kg72.0 lb
Jenn Perkins
Women · 100k+
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
32.66 kg72.0 lb
Christine Blyth
Women · 72k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
32.66 kg72.0 lb
CJ Anstine
Women · 72k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]
32.66 kg72.0 lb
Connie Piertzyk
Women · 84k
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
32.66 kg72.0 lb
Jenn Perkins
Women · 84k+
Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025
GSI^[1]
32.66 kg72.0 lb
Rose Koziel
Women · 84k+
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024
GSI^[1]
27.22 kg60.0 lb
Emily Reinard
Women · 63k
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
27.22 kg60.0 lb
Cassandra Ruby
Women · 84k+
Diablo Rock Grip Comp 2 · Apr 20, 2013
GSI^[1]
24.49 kg54.0 lb
Bexley McDonald
Women · 52k, Youth 11-13
2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026
GSI^[1]
21.77 kg48.0 lb
Amber Edwards
Women · 72k
Holdfast Gauntlet · Sep 28, 2013
GSI^[1]

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]

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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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