As a visionary and outlier, Terry Todd used his passion for writing, weight training and history to shape the Iron Game and its influence on people throughout the world.
Terry was arguably the most familiar face and respected mind in the strength community. He was a former two-time national champion in powerlifting (1964-65) who extended his impact as a coach, writer/journalist, commentator, event director, educator, and historian.
A lifelong student of strength, Todd believed that by learning from the greats of the past, we could recognize and inspire greatness in ourselves and others. His unique ability to see any person's potential and to weave their story into a larger history have all added up to a profound legacy, connecting people from numerous different sports and disciplines.
Terry's wife and fellow strength icon Jan Todd (with whom he founded the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Culture and Sports in Austin, TX); powerlifting greats Larry Pacifico and Bill Kazmaier; NBA star Lance Blanks; and Olympic Weightlifter and Strongman champion Mark Henry are just some of the many modern-day greats that have been influenced by Terry’s vision.
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