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Jan Todd Beats the Odds
May. 28, 2025
In this New York Times profile, “Jan Todd May Be the Reason You’re Lifting Weights,” KHE Chair and legendary powerlifter Jan Todd’s remarkable story unfolds from her record-breaking deadlift in Scotland to her present role as renowned sport historian and champion of the H.J. Lutcher Stark Center.
WHYY Public Radio Features Renowned Sport Historian Jan Todd
May. 15, 2025
Jan Todd, chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education and a true pioneer in women’s strength, spoke with WHYY on her record-breaking deadlift, perceptions of women in fitness, and the future of women athletes and weightlifters.
The Next Chapter: Sport Management Graduate and M.Ed. Will Johniken Reflects on His Five-Year Journey to Earning Two Degrees from UT Austin
May. 09, 2025
After transferring from community college, Johniken fell in love with sport management through his Kinesiology and Health Education classes – so much so that he decided to come back for more. Today, he holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the College of Education, even finishing a semester early.
KHE Department Chair and Former Strongest Woman in the World Jan Todd Shares Her Journey From Athlete to Academic
Apr. 09, 2025
In an exclusive interview with People Magazine, Todd, a former powerlifter, shared more about her success in the sport and her path to research. She and other prominent athletes are featured in Michael Joseph Gross' new book, Stronger.
