Hodge Smashes More Records

Hodge Smashed More Records

By Jay Unver

(Lehrton, Mississippi) Zane Hodge has been on a tare both in the pool and in the gym. In the pool, Hodge, primarily a freestyler, has been putting more emphasis on some of the other strokes. Thursday, February 13, Hodge set the Association of Sports Swimmers world record in the 50 yard backstroke at :50.83.  This was Hodge's first non-freestyle record. 

"I'll get it lower than that. Just give me some time," he responded to queries about his new fascination with swimming on his back. "I just started working this one," he added.

Another event he hinted that may be in for some record assaults is the RIM (Redneck Individual Medley). "I've swum a couple of those in practice lately. They are tough. After I max out in the backstroke, I will move on to the breast and then the RIM," he said beaming with anticipation.

Despite swimming up a storm everyday, Hodge has broken more records in the Association of Sports Strongmen. The first of his recent records was set January the 15th with a 130 pound squat. A couple of weeks later, he scored again, this time with a 1 X 50 foot Duck Walk at 110 pounds. A few days later, February the 1st, Hodge broke his own record in the Farmer's Walk with a fifty foot carry with at total of 224 pounds. Then just last night, Hodge hit the Log Press for 15 reps at 52 pounds.

"That's pretty impressive stuff," I commented while trying to interview the star athlete.

"You better believe it," he shot back. "Randy Beets trembles in my presence."