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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.

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TypeAllRecordsTop lifts
GenderAllMenWomen
ClassAll52k57k59k63k72k74k83k84k84k+93k100k100k+105k120k120k+
DivisionOpen + allMasters 50-59Masters 60-69Youth 11-13Youth 14-15
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  1. 187.79 kg414.0 lb

    James RetaridesUSA

    Men · 120k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  2. 163.29 kg360.0 lb

    James RetaridesUSA

    Men · 120k

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  3. 152.41 kg336.0 lb

    James RetaridesUSA

    Men · 105k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  4. 146.96 kg324.0 lb

    James RetaridesUSA

    Men · 105k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 · Sep 25, 2020

    GSI[1]

  5. 146.96 kg324.0 lb

    Shawn KapustaUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  6. 146.96 kg324.0 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  7. 145.15 kg320.0 lb

    Robert MillerUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  8. 138.8 kg306.0 lb

    Steven SamaniegoUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  9. 130.64 kg288.0 lb

    Tom BrysonCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  10. 130.63 kg288.0 lb

    Keagan RichardsUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  11. 130.63 kg288.0 lb

    Robert MillerUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  12. 123.38 kg272.0 lb

    Jedd JohnsonUSA

    Men · 120k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  13. 119.75 kg264.0 lb

    Jeremy EverdingUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022

    GSI[1]

  14. 116.12 kg256.0 lb

    Zach MullinsUSA

    Men · 120k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  15. 114.31 kg252.0 lb

    Gary StuartUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  16. 114.31 kg252.0 lb

    Gary StuartUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  17. 108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Cody WardUSA

    Men · 120k+

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  18. 108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Larson HehrCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  19. 108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Rob McMurrenCanada

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  20. 108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Sheldon TrefenankoCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  21. 108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Nick Del PieroCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  22. 108.86 kg240.0 lb

    Rob McMurrenCanada

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  23. 106.14 kg234.0 lb

    Jason OttoUSA

    Men · 120k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  24. 103.42 kg228.0 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 105k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  25. 103.42 kg228.0 lb

    Symon BaillotCanada

    Men · 120k+

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  26. 101.6 kg224.0 lb

    Lee HiltonUSA

    Men · 120k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  27. 97.98 kg216.0 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  28. 97.98 kg216.0 lb

    Bob SundinUSA

    Men · 74k, Masters 60-69

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  29. 97.98 kg216.0 lb

    Cody WardUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  30. 97.98 kg216.0 lb

    Colten CollardUSA

    Men · 83k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022

    GSI[1]

  31. 97.98 kg216.0 lb

    Eric RoussinCanada

    Men · 105k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  32. 97.98 kg216.0 lb

    Jason OttoUSA

    Men · 120k

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  33. 97.98 kg216.0 lb

    Vinnie RivelleseUSA

    Men · 83k, Masters 50-59

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  34. 94.35 kg208.0 lb

    Donny VierstraUSA

    Men · 120k+

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  35. 92.53 kg204.0 lb

    Brander CraigheadCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  36. 92.53 kg204.0 lb

    Kwai LeongCanada

    Men · 120k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  37. 92.53 kg204.0 lb

    Michael RogowskiUSA

    Men · 83k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022

    GSI[1]

  38. 92.53 kg204.0 lb

    Scott PirsakCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 60-69

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  39. 92.53 kg204.0 lb

    Tremayne DesmarteauxCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  40. 92.53 kg204.0 lb

    Ryan GrabarczykCanada

    Men · 93k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  41. 89.81 kg198.0 lb

    Tim ButlerUSA

    Men · 93k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  42. 89.81 kg198.0 lb

    Wayne TaylorUSA

    Men · 93k

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  43. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  44. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Kwai LeongCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  45. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Marc ChiarelliCanada

    Men · 83k, Masters 60-69

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  46. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Stefano FortugnoCanada

    Men · 83k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  47. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Tyler FriesenCanada

    Men · 93k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  48. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Al BlockCanada

    Men · 120k+, Masters 50-59

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  49. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Hunter DeardurffUSA

    Men · 83k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  50. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Jason OttoUSA

    Men · 120k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  51. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Kwai LeongCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  52. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Nick Del PieroCanada

    Men · 120k

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  53. 87.09 kg192.0 lb

    Tristain HoathCanada

    Men · 120k+

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  54. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Brander CraigheadCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  55. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Eli Ross

    Men · 93k, Youth 14-15

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  56. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Jeff CappelleCanada

    Men · 105k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  57. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Keegan BellCanada

    Men · 120k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  58. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Steven NuttgensCanada

    Men · 93k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  59. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Colton StormUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022

    GSI[1]

  60. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Jordan EbelUSA

    Men · 93k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022

    GSI[1]

  61. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Michael BianchiUSA

    Men · 93k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  62. 81.65 kg180.0 lb

    Steven NuttgensCanada

    Men · 83k

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  63. 76.2 kg168.0 lb

    Armondo EspinozaUSA

    Men · 105k

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022

    GSI[1]

  64. 76.2 kg168.0 lb

    Keegan BellCanada

    Men · 120k

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  65. 76.2 kg168.0 lb

    Mike FrostCanada

    Men · 105k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  66. 76.2 kg168.0 lb

    Steve MillardUSA

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022

    GSI[1]

  67. 76.2 kg168.0 lb

    Steve Myshrall

    Men · 105k, Masters 50-59

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  68. 76.2 kg168.0 lb

    Toshiro HiraiCanada

    Men · 93k

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  69. 76.2 kg168.0 lb

    Cameron McFarlaneCanada

    Men · 93k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  70. 76.2 kg168.0 lb

    Shawn Pickering

    Men · 93k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  71. 73.48 kg162.0 lb

    Anthony ClarinoUSA

    Men · 74k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  72. 73.48 kg162.0 lb

    Clint MoneymakerUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  73. 73.48 kg162.0 lb

    Jeff TharpUSA

    Men · 120k

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  74. 72.57 kg160.0 lb

    Anson Castelvechi

    Men · 93k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  75. 70.76 kg156.0 lb

    Alex Fry

    Men · 120k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  76. 70.76 kg156.0 lb

    David Langlois

    Men · 120k

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  77. 70.76 kg156.0 lb

    Gordon Hearn

    Men · 120k+

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  78. 70.76 kg156.0 lb

    Gregory DucharmeCanada

    Men · 105k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  79. 70.76 kg156.0 lb

    Steven NuttgensCanada

    Men · 93k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  80. 65.32 kg144.0 lb

    Liam Pietrzyk-CookCanada

    Men · 83k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  81. 65.32 kg144.0 lb

    Cody WardUSA

    Men · 120k+

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  82. 65.32 kg144.0 lb

    Garrett WhiteUSA

    Men · 93k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  83. 65.32 kg144.0 lb

    Ryan GrabarczykCanada

    Men · 93k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  84. 62.6 kg138.0 lb

    Shelby Janes

    Women · 84k+

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  85. 59.87 kg132.0 lb

    Kathryn Bennett

    Women · 84k+

    Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2022 · Apr 2, 2022

    GSI[1]

  86. 59.87 kg132.0 lb

    Shelby Janes

    Women · 100k+

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  87. 58.06 kg128.0 lb

    Michael BianchiUSA

    Men · 105k

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  88. 58.06 kg128.0 lb

    Ryan Fennesy

    Men · 120k+

    AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial · Sep 5, 2026

    GSI[1]

  89. 57.15 kg126.0 lb

    Garrett WhiteUSA

    Men · 83k

    Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 4 · Oct 1, 2022

    GSI[1]

  90. 57.15 kg126.0 lb

    Michael BianchiUSA

    Men · 105k

    Empower House Grip Strength Challenge · Feb 26, 2022

    GSI[1]

  91. 57.15 kg126.0 lb

    Michelle Collins

    Women · 84k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  92. 54.43 kg120.0 lb

    Michelle Collins

    Women · 84k

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    GSI[1]

  93. 54.43 kg120.0 lb

    Nick SorensenCanada

    Men · 83k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  94. 54.43 kg120.0 lb

    Grace Larson

    Women · 100k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  95. 54.43 kg120.0 lb

    Hunter Duncan

    Men · 74k, Youth 14-15

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  96. 51.71 kg114.0 lb

    Courtney Jorgenson

    Women · 72k

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  97. 48.99 kg108.0 lb

    Liam Piertzyk

    Men · 83k

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  98. 46.27 kg102.0 lb

    Corinne LalondeCanada

    Women · 63k, Masters 60-69

    2026 Canadian Nationals Grip Sport Championships · Apr 18, 2026

    GSI[1]

  99. 43.54 kg96.0 lb

    Kathy Facey

    Women · 84k+

    Canadian National Grip Sport Championships · Apr 6, 2024

    GSI[1]

  100. 43.54 kg96.0 lb

    Toni Brodie

    Women · 84k+

    Spring Clench Western Canada Regionals · Apr 12, 2025

    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 24, 2026. Records and rankings belong to GSI; corrections belong with them.

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