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Hot Springs presents key to city to arm‑wrestling world champion Michael Todd
Summary
The Hot Springs Board of Directors presented Michael Todd — a world arm‑wrestling champion who lives in Hot Springs — with a key to the city. Directors praised his record and asked him to visit schools; Todd thanked the community and family members described his comeback from a major arm injury.
The Hot Springs Board of Directors honored Michael Todd on July 21 by presenting him with a key to the city, recognizing a decades‑long career in competitive arm wrestling and his local ties. Director Dudley Webb introduced Todd and said the champion "is a beacon of hope for everyone in this city," noting his multiple national and world titles.
Todd, who the board said lives in Hot Springs, thanked city leaders and supporters. "I love Hot Springs. I love Arkansas," he said, accepting the recognition. A family member recounted a severe biceps injury earlier this year, the surgery that followed and Todd’s recovery; she said the comeback culminated in the recent world championship.
Directors and presenters suggested several community engagement ideas tied to the honor, including inviting Todd to speak in Garland County schools and promoting him as a local ambassador. The board’s praise emphasized both his athletic accomplishments and his role as an inspiration for young people in Hot Springs.
