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2.5" Crusher

Every record and contest lift for the 2.5" Crusher from every body we track, side by side. Each entry carries its owner's badge and a footnote to the owner's own records.

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The heaviest open-division lift in each class across every source. Pick a class to see its full ranking.

Top lifts · 120k+

  1. 117.75 kg259.6 lb

    Laine SnookEngland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  2. 110.4 kg243.4 lb

    Igor KupinskyUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  3. 106.0 kg233.7 lb

    Carl MyerscoughUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  4. 105.68 kg233.0 lb

    Alexey TyukalovRussia

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  5. 103.7 kg228.6 lb

    Alexey TyukalovRussia

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  6. 103.2 kg227.5 lb

    Igor KupinskyUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  7. 101.8 kg224.4 lb

    Igor KupinskyUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  8. 100.62 kg221.8 lb

    Ushenko ArtemUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  9. 100.5 kg221.6 lb

    Igor KupinskyUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  10. 98.0 kg216.1 lb

    Tomi TuomiFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  11. 97.7 kg215.4 lb

    Bryan HunsakerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  12. 96.9 kg213.6 lb

    Tomi TuomiFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  13. 96.0 kg211.6 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  14. 96.0 kg211.6 lb

    Duevorn HarrisUSA

    Men · 120k+

    South Jersey 4 Grip Contest · Jul 15, 2017

    GSI[1]

  15. 95.1 kg209.7 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  16. 95.05 kg209.5 lb

    Ajuna RwakatareUSA

    Men · 120k+

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  17. 95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Joel DircksUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  18. 94.4 kg208.1 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  19. 93.9 kg207.0 lb

    Bryan HunsakerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  20. 93.5 kg206.1 lb

    Jesse PynnönenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  21. 93.15 kg205.4 lb

    Rick HeidebrechtCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Cross-Canada Grip Sport Challenge · Sep 9, 2017

    GSI[1]

  22. 93.07 kg205.2 lb

    Ulice PayneUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  23. 93.02 kg205.1 lb

    Jedd JohnsonUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  24. 92.55 kg204.0 lb

    Mike GentileUSA

    Men · 120k+

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  25. 91.57 kg201.9 lb

    Joel DircksUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  26. 91.32 kg201.3 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 25, 2015

    GSI[1]

  27. 91.0 kg200.6 lb

    Joel DircksUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  28. 90.96 kg200.5 lb

    Justin MajorCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  29. 90.86 kg200.3 lb

    Joe SullivanUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  30. 90.0 kg198.4 lb

    Joel DircksUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Twin Cities Strongest Hands · Jun 29, 2019

    GSI[1]

  31. 90.0 kg198.4 lb

    Ken KuyathUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Twin Cities Strongest Hands · Jun 29, 2019

    GSI[1]

  32. 90.0 kg198.4 lb

    Ulice PayneUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Twin Cities Strongest Hands · Jun 29, 2019

    GSI[1]

  33. 89.0 kg196.2 lb

    David LabbeUSA

    Men · 120k+

    National Capital Grip Championship II · Oct 17, 2016

    GSI[1]

  34. 87.95 kg193.9 lb

    Justin MajorCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  35. 87.9 kg193.8 lb

    Johannes EichingerGermany

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  36. 87.7 kg193.3 lb

    Isaac PorterUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  37. 87.25 kg192.4 lb

    Jay SmithCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  38. 87.01 kg191.8 lb

    Uili MakiUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  39. 86.9 kg191.6 lb

    Jay SmithCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  40. 86.75 kg191.3 lb

    Bryan HunsakerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  41. 86.37 kg190.4 lb

    Justin MajorCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Cross-Canada Grip Sport Challenge · Sep 9, 2017

    GSI[1]

  42. 86.3 kg190.3 lb

    Jesse PynnönenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  43. 86.3 kg190.3 lb

    Justin MajorCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  44. 86.05 kg189.7 lb

    Jesse PynnönenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  45. 85.9 kg189.4 lb

    Brad ProvickCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  46. 85.25 kg187.9 lb

    Brad ProvickCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  47. 85.0 kg187.4 lb

    John MachnikUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  48. 84.91 kg187.2 lb

    John StepienUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 24, 2015

    GSI[1]

  49. 83.9 kg185.0 lb

    Udo CarpentariAustria

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  50. 83.4 kg183.9 lb

    James JeffersCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  51. 83.0 kg183.0 lb

    Jeremy EverdingUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  52. 82.75 kg182.4 lb

    James JeffersCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  53. 82.5 kg181.9 lb

    Brad NeitzelUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  54. 82.5 kg181.9 lb

    David BeyerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  55. 82.25 kg181.3 lb

    Leif WelzCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  56. 82.1 kg181.0 lb

    Jason DingeyUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  57. 81.49 kg179.7 lb

    John StepienUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  58. 81.3 kg179.2 lb

    Henri SonninenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  59. 80.8 kg178.1 lb

    Tim FoxUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  60. 80.67 kg177.8 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 25, 2020

    GSI[1]

  61. 80.39 kg177.2 lb

    Pasi MehtäläFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  62. 80.22 kg176.9 lb

    Van HatfieldUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  63. 80.0 kg176.4 lb

    Derek SmithUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  64. 80.0 kg176.4 lb

    Henri SonninenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  65. 80.0 kg176.4 lb

    Kevin ProtheroUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  66. 80.0 kg176.4 lb

    Tim FoxUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  67. 79.79 kg175.9 lb

    Brian MielkeUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  68. 79.79 kg175.9 lb

    Mike MurrayCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Cross-Canada Grip Sport Challenge · Sep 9, 2017

    GSI[1]

  69. 79.63 kg175.6 lb

    Mike RinderleUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  70. 79.48 kg175.2 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  71. 79.46 kg175.2 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023

    GSI[1]

  72. 79.4 kg175.0 lb

    Johannes EichingerGermany

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  73. 79.39 kg175.0 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames · Sep 21, 2019

    GSI[1]

  74. 79.22 kg174.7 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  75. 79.1 kg174.4 lb

    Jeremy FuerdingUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  76. 78.5 kg173.1 lb

    Michael WilfongUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  77. 77.83 kg171.6 lb

    Zinchenko VladimirUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  78. 77.7 kg171.3 lb

    Jack Mousell

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  79. 77.55 kg171.0 lb

    Levi Bunyan

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  80. 77.5 kg170.9 lb

    Cory BalaberdaCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  81. 77.5 kg170.9 lb

    Tim BarrettUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  82. 77.5 kg170.9 lb

    Tim DialUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  83. 77.5 kg170.9 lb

    Tim FoxUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  84. 77.1 kg170.0 lb

    Henri SonninenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  85. 77.0 kg169.8 lb

    Cesare RicchezzaUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  86. 76.15 kg167.9 lb

    Oyvind S Gustavsen

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  87. 75.9 kg167.3 lb

    Tom BrysonCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  88. 75.77 kg167.0 lb

    Keagan RichardsUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  89. 75.65 kg166.8 lb

    Frank SnyderUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  90. 75.54 kg166.5 lb

    Nick CarignanCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  91. 75.3 kg166.0 lb

    Pekka SallaFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  92. 75.2 kg165.8 lb

    Marc Van Der Haer

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  93. 75.0 kg165.3 lb

    Jarle WeibyNorway

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 28, 2017

    GSI[1]

  94. 75.0 kg165.3 lb

    John Rivera

    Men · 120k+

    Twin Cities Strongest Hands · Jun 29, 2019

    GSI[1]

  95. 75.0 kg165.3 lb

    Shawn KapustaUSA

    Men · 120k+

    South Jersey 4 Grip Contest · Jul 15, 2017

    GSI[1]

  96. 75.0 kg165.3 lb

    Stephen AndersonUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  97. 75.0 kg165.3 lb

    Tony MadelineUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  98. 74.95 kg165.2 lb

    Salla Jukka PekkaFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 27, 2018

    GSI[1]

  99. 74.4 kg164.0 lb

    Juha RemesFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 29, 2016

    GSI[1]

  100. 74.25 kg163.7 lb

    Ryan JabaleeCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    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. [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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