2" Vertical Bar (FBBC)

Total Contests

58

Total Athletes

412

Total Results

560

Top Lifts

1st Place

342.82 lbs

Igor Kupinsky

Mens 120k+ | Ukraine

International King Kong Grip Challenge (2017)

2nd Place

333.85 lbs

James Jeffers

Mens 120k+ | Canada

Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas (2021)

3rd Place

331.91 lbs

Jesse Pynnönen

Mens 120k+ | Finland

International King Kong Grip Challenge (2017)

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Contest History All contests featuring this event
Contest Year Date Location Athletes
AGP 6: The Bob Sundin Memorial 2026 September 5, 2026 Hickory, NC 13
Dubs Grip Classic 2024 July 13, 2024 Colorado Springs, CO, USA 14
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 5 2023 September 16, 2023 Charlotte, NC, USA 7
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Summer 2023 2023 June 17, 2023 Carbondale, CO, USA 5
Triple Threat Clothing Merry Gripmas 2021 December 18, 2021 Moose Jaw, SK, Canada 11
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands 2021 June 6, 2021 Regina, SK, Canada 13
Rocky Mountain Grip Sport Spring 2021 Competition 2021 March 13, 2021 Carbondale, CO, USA 5
Armhighland Gripstrongwrestling Powergames 2 2020 September 19, 2020 Charlotte, NC, USA 6
Mettle Mash - Saskatchewan Strongest Hands 2020 February 8, 2020 Regina, SK, Canada 18
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Melbourne, Australia 9
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Ottawa, ON, Canada 10
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Mindoro, WI, USA 4
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Ukraine 19
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 West Deptford, NJ, USA 8
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Iisalmi, Finland 11
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Salt Lake City, UT, USA 21
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Järvenpää, Finland 12
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Moscow, Russia 11
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Wyalusing, PA, USA 11
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Detroit, MI, USA 9
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Parkton, MD, USA 12
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Arendal, Norway 6
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Brentwood, TN, USA 5
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Edmonton, AB, Canada 8
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Gresham, OR, USA 3
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 Italy 5
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2017 October 28, 2017 London, England 5
Beginners Grip Sport Contest 2017 July 23, 2017 Sumy, Ukraine 8
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Concord, CA, USA 3
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Ottawa, ON, Canada 11
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Finland 6
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Finland 9
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Italy 19
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 MD, USA 16
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Detroit, MI, USA 6
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Wyalusing, PA, USA 16
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Moscow, Russia 10
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 TN, USA 4
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 England 13
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Ukraine 16
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 UT, USA 13
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2016 October 29, 2016 Mindoro, WI, USA 3
The 2016 Southern Squeeze 2016 January 16, 2016 Nashville, TN, USA 26
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 25, 2015 Kirkkonummi, Finland 8
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 24, 2015 Nashville, TN, USA 4
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 24, 2015 Ottawa, ON, Canada 9
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 24, 2015 Detroit, MI, USA 13
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 24, 2015 CA, USA 3
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 24, 2015 Lugo, Italy 9
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 24, 2015 Wyalusing, PA, USA 7
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 24, 2015 Russia 14
International King Kong Grip Challenge 2015 October 24, 2015 Sumska, Ukraine 6
Canadian National Grip Sport Championships 2015 February 28, 2015 Ottawa, ON, Canada 9
Epana Grip Contest Vol2 2012 March 25, 2012 Finland 2
Arizona Cactus Grip Shootout 5 2012 March 17, 2012 Tucson, AZ, USA 13
Show of Hands Grip Cup 3 2008 April 19, 2008 Ft. Worth, TX, USA 12
Backyard Bastards Bash 2015 2015 July 11, 0205 Romulus, MI, USA 8
Michigan Grip Championships 2011 Date Unknown Mich, USA 3
Participation Timeline Yearly statistics
Year Contests Athletes Best Result Average Result
2026 1 13 250.40 lbs 204.58 lbs
2024 1 14 273.99 lbs 202.14 lbs
2023 2 12 318.13 lbs 222.01 lbs
2021 3 23 333.85 lbs 210.28 lbs
2020 2 24 282.63 lbs 202.34 lbs
2017 19 174 342.82 lbs 204.87 lbs
2016 15 169 327.98 lbs 198.71 lbs
2015 11 78 315.55 lbs 212.06 lbs
2012 2 15 284.99 lbs 212.93 lbs
2011 1 3 240.00 lbs 220.00 lbs
2008 1 12 281.00 lbs 200.66 lbs
Country Statistics Performance by country
Country Athletes Best Result Average Result
Ukraine 36 342.82 lbs 193.16 lbs
Canada 58 333.85 lbs 206.92 lbs
Finland 34 331.91 lbs 207.93 lbs
Norway 6 331.13 lbs 222.15 lbs
Russia 23 330.87 lbs 236.62 lbs
USA 204 327.98 lbs 205.48 lbs
England 17 300.82 lbs 197.63 lbs
Italy 26 250.22 lbs 178.02 lbs
Australia 8 233.12 lbs 200.11 lbs