Terry Todd

Todd was co-founder of the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports, co-editor of Iron Game History: The Journal of Physical Culture, event director of the World's Strongest Man, and creator of the Arnold Strongman Classic. Todd also held a career as a journalist on the staff of Sports Illustrated magazine, as well as doing commentary for CBS, NBC, ESPN and National Public Radio.

Athletic history Todd began as a weightlifter in 1956, and won the Junior Nationals in Olympic weightlifting in 1963. hence initiating the inaugural official world record deadlift at 710 lb (322 kg). At 1965 AAU Senior Nationals Todd raised the world record to 740 lb (336 kg).

Powerlifting Federation services Todd was directly involved in the development of the sport of women's powerlifting.

Personal life Todd met his wife Jan while in college at Mercer University. He fell in love with her at a barbecue, when he saw her flip a massive log without giggling or showing any false modesty. The two lived on a cattle ranch on the San Marcos River with a large collection of animals including five peacocks, a Percheron draft horse, 50 cattle, two Sicilian donkeys, an English Mastiff dog, an emu, and three Maine Coon cats. Former Governor of California Schwarzenegger released a statement on Twitter: "[Todd] was such a monster – a true force, but also a kind heart and a great storyteller".

Personal records Squat – 720 lb (326.5 kg) Bench press – 515 lb (233.5 kg) Deadlift – 742 lb (336.5 kg)