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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 · men's

  1. Rank 1

    117.75 kg259.6 lb

    Laine SnookEngland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  2. Rank 2

    110.4 kg243.4 lb

    Igor KupinskyUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  3. Rank 3

    100.62 kg221.8 lb

    Ushenko ArtemUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  4. Rank 4

    100.0 kg220.5 lb

    Tanner MerkleUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  5. Rank 5

    99.9 kg220.2 lb

    Krivykh IvanRussia

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  6. Rank 6

    97.1 kg214.1 lb

    Harri TolonenFinland

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  7. Rank 7

    95.3 kg210.1 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  8. Rank 8

    95.1 kg209.7 lb

    Arto JoronenFinland

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  9. Rank 9

    95.05 kg209.5 lb

    Ajuna RwakatareUSA

    Men · 120k+

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  10. Rank 10

    95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Devinlee BrownUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  11. Rank 11

    95.0 kg209.4 lb

    Joel DircksUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  12. Rank 12

    94.11 kg207.5 lb

    Ivan PupchenkoUkraine

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  13. Rank 13

    93.5 kg206.1 lb

    Jesse PynnönenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  14. Rank 14

    93.02 kg205.1 lb

    Jedd JohnsonUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  15. Rank 15

    92.6 kg204.1 lb

    Liman AlexanderUkraine

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  16. Rank 16

    92.55 kg204.0 lb

    Mike GentileUSA

    Men · 120k+

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  17. Rank 17

    92.5 kg203.9 lb

    Grant ThompsonUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  18. Rank 18

    92.4 kg203.7 lb

    Thomas LarsenNorway

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  19. Rank 19

    91.0 kg200.6 lb

    Stefan FalkeGermany

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  20. Rank 20

    90.18 kg198.8 lb

    Sirko PetermannGermany

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  21. Rank 21

    90.1 kg198.6 lb

    Manuel SingerGermany

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  22. Rank 22

    90.05 kg198.5 lb

    Andrey MironovRussia

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  23. Rank 23

    90.05 kg198.5 lb

    John MachnikUSA

    Men · 120k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  24. Rank 24

    88.5 kg195.1 lb

    Gilbert GoodmanUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  25. Rank 25

    87.9 kg193.8 lb

    Johannes EichingerGermany

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  26. Rank 26

    87.5 kg192.9 lb

    Adam GlassUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  27. Rank 27

    87.25 kg192.4 lb

    Jay SmithCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  28. Rank 28

    86.85 kg191.5 lb

    Timo LauttamusFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  29. Rank 29

    86.3 kg190.3 lb

    Justin MajorCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  30. Rank 30

    85.9 kg189.4 lb

    Brad ProvickCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  31. Rank 31

    85.48 kg188.5 lb

    Evtushenko EvgeniyUkraine

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  32. Rank 32

    85.28 kg188.0 lb

    Tim ButlerUSA

    Men · 93k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  33. Rank 33

    85.0 kg187.4 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  34. Rank 34

    84.01 kg185.2 lb

    Zach MullinsUSA

    Men · 105k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023

    GSI[1]

  35. Rank 35

    83.9 kg185.0 lb

    Udo CarpentariAustria

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  36. Rank 36

    83.8 kg184.7 lb

    Yves GravelleCanada

    Men · 74k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  37. Rank 37

    83.4 kg183.9 lb

    James JeffersCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  38. Rank 38

    83.23 kg183.5 lb

    Mike SaffellUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  39. Rank 39

    83.0 kg183.0 lb

    Jeremy EverdingUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  40. Rank 40

    82.55 kg182.0 lb

    Indi LadharUSA

    Men · 83k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  41. Rank 41

    82.55 kg182.0 lb

    Travis WeinandUSA

    Men · 93k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  42. Rank 42

    82.5 kg181.9 lb

    Brad NeitzelUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  43. Rank 43

    82.5 kg181.9 lb

    David BeyerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  44. Rank 44

    82.1 kg181.0 lb

    Jason DingeyUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  45. Rank 45

    81.67 kg180.1 lb

    Hunter HeathUSA

    Men · 120k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023

    GSI[1]

  46. Rank 46

    81.25 kg179.1 lb

    Jouni MähönenFinland

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  47. Rank 47

    80.67 kg177.8 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 25, 2020

    GSI[1]

  48. Rank 48

    80.65 kg177.8 lb

    Leiv B SødalNorway

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  49. Rank 49

    80.2 kg176.8 lb

    Lucas RaymondUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  50. Rank 50

    80.05 kg176.5 lb

    Jarno HyväriFinland

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  51. Rank 51

    80.05 kg176.5 lb

    Joni KoponenFinland

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  52. Rank 52

    80.05 kg176.5 lb

    Michael ThomasUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  53. Rank 53

    80.0 kg176.4 lb

    Henri SonninenFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  54. Rank 54

    80.0 kg176.4 lb

    Kevin ProtheroUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  55. Rank 55

    79.63 kg175.6 lb

    Frank SnyderUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  56. Rank 56

    79.63 kg175.6 lb

    Mike RinderleUSA

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  57. Rank 57

    79.0 kg174.2 lb

    Tommy JenningsUSA

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  58. Rank 58

    78.75 kg173.6 lb

    Mitch JacksonEngland

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  59. Rank 59

    78.68 kg173.5 lb

    Jason GonzalezUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  60. Rank 60

    78.5 kg173.1 lb

    Christopher TracyUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  61. Rank 61

    78.5 kg173.1 lb

    Michael WilfongUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  62. Rank 62

    78.09 kg172.2 lb

    Alexander TkachUkraine

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  63. Rank 63

    77.83 kg171.6 lb

    Zinchenko VladimirUkraine

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  64. Rank 64

    77.7 kg171.3 lb

    Elias Achkar

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  65. Rank 65

    77.7 kg171.3 lb

    Jack Mousell

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  66. Rank 66

    77.55 kg171.0 lb

    Jaakko NikkilaFinland

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  67. Rank 67

    77.55 kg171.0 lb

    Levi Bunyan

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  68. Rank 68

    77.55 kg171.0 lb

    Marko HonkasaloFinland

    Men · 120k, Masters 50-59

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  69. Rank 69

    77.55 kg171.0 lb

    Niko JunnilainenFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  70. Rank 70

    77.55 kg171.0 lb

    William ReedUSA

    Men · 83k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  71. Rank 71

    77.5 kg170.9 lb

    Cory BalaberdaCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  72. Rank 72

    77.5 kg170.9 lb

    Jeremy CoffinCanada

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  73. Rank 73

    77.15 kg170.1 lb

    Jason OttoUSA

    Men · 120k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  74. Rank 74

    76.66 kg169.0 lb

    Rob McMurrenCanada

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  75. Rank 75

    76.15 kg167.9 lb

    Oyvind S Gustavsen

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  76. Rank 76

    75.9 kg167.3 lb

    Tom BrysonCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

  77. Rank 77

    75.77 kg167.0 lb

    Keagan RichardsUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  78. Rank 78

    75.54 kg166.5 lb

    Nick CarignanCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  79. Rank 79

    75.3 kg166.0 lb

    Pekka SallaFinland

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  80. Rank 80

    75.2 kg165.8 lb

    Marc Van Der Haer

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  81. Rank 81

    75.05 kg165.5 lb

    Dave ChristopherUSA

    Men · 83k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  82. Rank 82

    75.0 kg165.3 lb

    Adam Derks

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  83. Rank 83

    75.0 kg165.3 lb

    Glen KrutliAustralia

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  84. Rank 84

    75.0 kg165.3 lb

    Stephen AndersonUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  85. Rank 85

    75.0 kg165.3 lb

    Tony MadelineUSA

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  86. Rank 86

    74.93 kg165.2 lb

    Robert MillerUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023

    GSI[1]

  87. Rank 87

    74.82 kg164.9 lb

    Fenne MuhonenFinland

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  88. Rank 88

    74.75 kg164.8 lb

    Arthur Athanaspoulos

    Men · 105k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  89. Rank 89

    74.47 kg164.2 lb

    Andrew SassoUSA

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  90. Rank 90

    74.25 kg163.7 lb

    Ryan JabaleeCanada

    Men · 120k+

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  91. Rank 91

    73.76 kg162.6 lb

    Ross HiltonUSA

    Men · 120k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 25, 2020

    GSI[1]

  92. Rank 92

    73.49 kg162.0 lb

    Claude Wilson

    Men · 120k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 · Sep 16, 2023

    GSI[1]

  93. Rank 93

    73.13 kg161.2 lb

    James RetaridesUSA

    Men · 120k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  94. Rank 94

    72.55 kg159.9 lb

    Will GuilianiUSA

    Men · 93k

    US Grip Sport Nationals · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  95. Rank 95

    72.5 kg159.8 lb

    Andrew LeaAustralia

    Men · 93k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  96. Rank 96

    72.5 kg159.8 lb

    Evan NortonUSA

    Men · 120k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  97. Rank 97

    72.0 kg158.7 lb

    Petri PartanenFinland

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  98. Rank 98

    71.6 kg157.9 lb

    Mikhail RybkinRussia

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  99. Rank 99

    71.55 kg157.7 lb

    Dmitriy OsipovRussia

    Men · 83k

    International King Kong Grip Challenge · Oct 26, 2019

    GSI[1]

  100. Rank 100

    70.9 kg156.3 lb

    Tim Sahar

    Men · 105k

    Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands · Feb 8, 2020

    GSI[1]

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Sources

  1. [1]Source: Grip Sport International records database (Grip Sport International), synced October 24, 2026. Records and rankings belong to GSI; corrections belong with them.

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