From The Richmond Review, Wednesday August 28, 2009...
NEW MASTER DEADLIFT RECORD FOR JODY CRANSTON
Richmond's Jody Cranston was a double winner in the 181 pound division at the WABDL Great Northern Bench Press and Deadlift Championships" in Olympia, Wash. on the weekend.
Cranston, who weighted 178 pounds, set the WABDL (World Association Bench Press and Deadlifters) Canadian masters class record by lifting 574 pounds, well over triple his bodyweight.
The lifetime Richmond resident secured a second first-place award by bench pressing 358 pounds, double his bodyweight.
"I am very happy with these lifts and plan to keep training hard so I can lift even more in the future", said Cranston.
These Victories qualify Cranston for The WABDL World Championships in Reno Nevada October 30th.
( Jody Cranston / Media ).
