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2.5" Jug

Grip Sport International records, the best lift in each weight class, every athlete ranked by their best lift, and every contest lift.[1]

2.5" Jug on GSI

All records for this implement across every source →2.5" Jug: every body's records on one page.

Official records

Best lift per weight class

The heaviest lift in each class in GSI's contest results (open division). Pick a class to rank every athlete's best lift in it.

Top lifts · men's

  1. Rank 101

    95.25 kg210.0 lb

    John EnzenauerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  2. Rank 102

    95.21 kg209.9 lb

    Chaz StrangeUSA

    Men · 120k

    Skillet Hands 3 · Sep 23, 2023

    GSI[1]

  3. Rank 103

    95.2 kg209.9 lb

    Niko JunnilainenFinland

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  4. Rank 104

    95.02 kg209.5 lb

    Tui Andriy

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  5. Rank 105

    95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Antti HonkaFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  6. Rank 106

    94.5 kg208.3 lb

    Daniel HerreraChile

    Men · 83k

    Doctores Grip Battle · Jun 21, 2025

    GSI[1]

  7. Rank 107

    93.7 kg206.6 lb

    Eemeli VuorioFinland

    Men · 74k

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  8. Rank 108

    93.65 kg206.5 lb

    Bader S.T. AlawadhiUAE

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  9. Rank 109

    93.5 kg206.1 lb

    Ryan GrabarczykCanada

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  10. Rank 110

    93.1 kg205.3 lb

    Johannes EichingerGermany

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  11. Rank 111

    93.0 kg205.0 lb

    Bruno GonzalezChile

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  12. Rank 112

    92.99 kg205.0 lb

    Zach RowlandUSA

    Men · 105k

    2026 US Nationals · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  13. Rank 113

    92.65 kg204.3 lb

    Will GuilianiUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  14. Rank 114

    92.5 kg203.9 lb

    Alexey KlimenkoRussia

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  15. Rank 115

    92.5 kg203.9 lb

    Jussi MutikainenFinland

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  16. Rank 116

    92.5 kg203.9 lb

    Jere Vihavainen

    Men · 83k

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  17. Rank 117

    91.75 kg202.3 lb

    Mal BoneAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  18. Rank 118

    91.5 kg201.7 lb

    Christophe ChenardUSA

    Men · 120k+

    2026 Rocky Mountain Regionals · Aug 29, 2026

    GSI[1]

  19. Rank 119

    91.28 kg201.2 lb

    Glen FarleyUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  20. Rank 120

    91.25 kg201.2 lb

    Glen KrutliAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  21. Rank 121

    91.0 kg200.6 lb

    Cesare RicchezzaUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  22. Rank 122

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Adam LautenschlagerUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  23. Rank 123

    90.72 kg200.0 lb

    Cam DennettUSA

    Men · 93k

    2026 US Nationals · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  24. Rank 124

    90.7 kg200.0 lb

    Christopher TracyUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  25. Rank 125

    90.7 kg200.0 lb

    Tim FoxUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  26. Rank 126

    90.7 kg200.0 lb

    Marko MustonenFinland

    Men · 74k, Masters 50-59

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  27. Rank 127

    90.6 kg199.7 lb

    Daniel MuhlbergerAustria

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  28. Rank 128

    90.6 kg199.7 lb

    Manuel SingerGermany

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  29. Rank 129

    90.55 kg199.6 lb

    Dubovich Roman

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  30. Rank 130

    90.54 kg199.6 lb

    Vereshchagin Valeriy

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  31. Rank 131

    90.28 kg199.0 lb

    Sam KeyesEngland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  32. Rank 132

    90.25 kg199.0 lb

    Joni KoponenFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  33. Rank 133

    90.25 kg199.0 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  34. Rank 134

    90.21 kg198.9 lb

    Guliaev MichailUkraine

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  35. Rank 135

    90.15 kg198.7 lb

    Henri SonninenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  36. Rank 136

    90.15 kg198.7 lb

    Ben GalperUSA

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  37. Rank 137

    90.15 kg198.7 lb

    Miguel Mesina

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  38. Rank 138

    90.05 kg198.5 lb

    Karl SkjelvikNorway

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  39. Rank 139

    90.05 kg198.5 lb

    Lars Tollefsen

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  40. Rank 140

    90.0 kg198.4 lb

    Derek SmithUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  41. Rank 141

    90.0 kg198.4 lb

    Lee MartinUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  42. Rank 142

    90.0 kg198.4 lb

    Tommi HietamiesFinland

    Men · 93k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  43. Rank 143

    90.0 kg198.4 lb

    Juha LehtimäkiFinland

    Men · 105k

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  44. Rank 144

    89.6 kg197.5 lb

    Steven NuttgensCanada

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  45. Rank 145

    89.39 kg197.1 lb

    Rob SullyUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  46. Rank 146

    89.38 kg197.0 lb

    Tony KingUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Skillet Hands 3 · Sep 23, 2023

    GSI[1]

  47. Rank 147

    89.1 kg196.4 lb

    Chad GustinUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  48. Rank 148

    89.01 kg196.2 lb

    Yaroshenko Nikolay

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  49. Rank 149

    89.0 kg196.2 lb

    Marc BrothersonUSA

    Men · 93k

    2026 Rocky Mountain Regionals · Aug 29, 2026

    GSI[1]

  50. Rank 150

    88.8 kg195.8 lb

    Jeremy FuerdingUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  51. Rank 151

    88.5 kg195.1 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  52. Rank 152

    88.5 kg195.1 lb

    Scott PirsakCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 60-69

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  53. Rank 153

    88.45 kg195.0 lb

    Andrew KeroUSA

    Men · 93k

    2026 US Nationals · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  54. Rank 154

    88.45 kg195.0 lb

    Chris RibichUSA

    Men · 83k

    2026 US Nationals · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  55. Rank 155

    88.45 kg195.0 lb

    Sam MilhoanUSA

    Men · 93k

    2026 US Nationals · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  56. Rank 156

    88.39 kg194.9 lb

    Andrew DubeCanada

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  57. Rank 157

    88.39 kg194.9 lb

    Jason GonzalezUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  58. Rank 158

    88.27 kg194.6 lb

    Alex Guiha

    Men · 120k

    Skillet Hands 3 · Sep 23, 2023

    GSI[1]

  59. Rank 159

    88.0 kg194.0 lb

    Arthur Athanaspoulos

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  60. Rank 160

    87.95 kg193.9 lb

    Andrew LeaAustralia

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  61. Rank 161

    87.7 kg193.3 lb

    Rudi MineurAustralia

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  62. Rank 162

    87.65 kg193.2 lb

    Tony CowardEngland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  63. Rank 163

    87.15 kg192.1 lb

    Colten CollardUSA

    Men · 74k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer Squeeze 2021 · Aug 21, 2021

    GSI[1]

  64. Rank 164

    87.14 kg192.1 lb

    Ripchanskiy Maksim

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  65. Rank 165

    86.73 kg191.2 lb

    Alex De ZorziCanada

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  66. Rank 166

    86.18 kg190.0 lb

    Tony MadelineUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  67. Rank 167

    85.8 kg189.2 lb

    Goncharenko Daniil

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  68. Rank 168

    85.64 kg188.8 lb

    Andrei TerentievRussia

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  69. Rank 169

    85.5 kg188.5 lb

    Delan HalmatUSA

    Men · 93k

    Grip World Order · Mar 30, 2025

    GSI[1]

  70. Rank 170

    85.15 kg187.7 lb

    Henri KärkkäinenFinland

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  71. Rank 171

    85.15 kg187.7 lb

    Jaakko NikkilaFinland

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  72. Rank 172

    85.15 kg187.7 lb

    Salla Jukka PekkaFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  73. Rank 173

    85.0 kg187.4 lb

    Riccardo MagniUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  74. Rank 174

    85.0 kg187.4 lb

    Marco ReyesChile

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  75. Rank 175

    85.0 kg187.4 lb

    Daniel IglesiasChile

    Men · 120k+

    Doctores Grip Battle · Jun 21, 2025

    GSI[1]

  76. Rank 176

    85.0 kg187.4 lb

    Hannu-Heikki RuotsalainenFinland

    Men · 83k

    Bonehill Grip Contest · Aug 8, 2026

    GSI[1]

  77. Rank 177

    84.8 kg187.0 lb

    Alexander TkachUkraine

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  78. Rank 178

    84.1 kg185.4 lb

    Tuomo KärkkäinenFinland

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  79. Rank 179

    84.05 kg185.3 lb

    Marc Van Der Haer

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  80. Rank 180

    84.0 kg185.2 lb

    Tyler OlsenCanada

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  81. Rank 181

    83.91 kg185.0 lb

    Hunter DeardurffUSA

    Men · 83k

    2026 US Nationals · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  82. Rank 182

    83.8 kg184.7 lb

    Bryan HunsakerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  83. Rank 183

    83.8 kg184.7 lb

    Emerson ConlonUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  84. Rank 184

    83.8 kg184.7 lb

    Isaac PorterUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  85. Rank 185

    83.55 kg184.2 lb

    Thomas Wassengen

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  86. Rank 186

    83.55 kg184.2 lb

    Tor-Egil Davidsen

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  87. Rank 187

    83.1 kg183.2 lb

    Andi StarzerGermany

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  88. Rank 188

    83.1 kg183.2 lb

    Guido Biastoch

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  89. Rank 189

    82.58 kg182.1 lb

    Josh Reed

    Men · 120k+

    Skillet Hands 3 · Sep 23, 2023

    GSI[1]

  90. Rank 190

    82.58 kg182.1 lb

    Wallace ReamsUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Skillet Hands 3 · Sep 23, 2023

    GSI[1]

  91. Rank 191

    82.55 kg182.0 lb

    Jesse LockhartUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Seminole Grip Classic · Feb 23, 2019

    GSI[1]

  92. Rank 192

    82.55 kg182.0 lb

    Kyle RojasUSA

    Men · 105k

    Seminole Grip Classic · Feb 23, 2019

    GSI[1]

  93. Rank 193

    82.15 kg181.1 lb

    Gustav BushCanada

    Men · 120k, Masters 60-69

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  94. Rank 194

    82.1 kg181.0 lb

    David Rossman

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  95. Rank 195

    81.75 kg180.2 lb

    Glenn HunterAustralia

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  96. Rank 196

    81.75 kg180.2 lb

    James Holden

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  97. Rank 197

    81.75 kg180.2 lb

    Stephen Douglas

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  98. Rank 198

    81.75 kg180.2 lb

    Tom Berry

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  99. Rank 199

    81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Jacob Ammons

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

  100. Rank 200

    81.5 kg179.7 lb

    Andrew Bognar

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2023

    GSI[1]

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Sources

  1. [1]Source: Grip Sport International records database (Grip Sport International), synced October 25, 2026. Records and rankings belong to GSI; corrections belong with them.

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