Once known as “the world’s strongest woman,” Todd spent 50 years breaking records — and turning strength into a field of ...

In the 1960s, Todd began competing in weightlifting championships. He was the first man to squat 700 pounds and the first man to total 1,600, 1,700, 1,800 and 1,900 pounds in powerlifting.

Powerlifting pioneer Jan Todd recalls her barrier-breaking deadlift record 50 years later. In 1975, Jan Todd set a Guinness World Record with a 394.5-pound two-handed deadlift — but training was tough ...

Terry Todd, a former national champion in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting, sparked Todd’s interest in the sport. “When I started training, ...

In Michael Joseph Gross' comprehensive book about powerlifting and muscle — 'Stronger' — former strongest woman in the world Jan Todd examines societal views of strength.

Jan Todd and other athletes examine societal views of strength in Michael Joseph Gross' comprehensive book about powerlifting ...

Terry Todd's legacy shines through in strength film. Cedric Golden. [email protected] “Fullsterkur” isn't a love story, but it is the product of a labor of love by those who made it happen ...

In 1975, 22-year-old Jan Todd broke the world deadlift record for women. She then spent her career uncovering women's surprising history with the sport.

Jan Todd’s journey to being the strongest woman in the world began by chance. She was in a local Austin gym with her husband, Terry Todd, in 1973, when she saw another woman deadlift 225 lbs.