Heather Connor

Heather Connor
Personal information
Born (1991-04-18) April 18, 1991 (age 33)
Height147 cm (4 ft 10 in)
Weight46.7 kg (103 lb)
Sport
SportPowerlifting
Medal record
Women's powerlifting
Representing  United States
IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Silver medal – second place 2016 Killeen – 47 kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Minsk – 47 kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Helsingborg – 47 kg
Silver medal – second place 2022 Sun City – 47 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2023 St. Julian's – 47 kg
Powerlifting America Raw Nationals
Gold medal – first place 2022 Austin – 47 kg
Gold medal – first place 2023 Austin – 47 kg
USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
Silver medal – second place 2015 Scranton – 47 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Atlanta – 47 kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 Spokane – 47 kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lombard – 47 kg
Gold medal – first place 2021 Daytona Beach – 47 kg
NAPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Scottsdale – 47 kg
FFForce Girl Power
Gold medal – first place 2022 Cenon Absolute
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Cenon Absolute

Heather Connor (born April 18, 1991) is an American powerlifter, competing in the 47 kilogram weight class. She is a 2-time IPF world champion and 6-time national champion.[1]

Powerlifting career

Connor began powerlifting in 2014, originally competing in the 52 kilogram weight class.[2] In 2017, she secured first place at the IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships.[3]

In 2018, Connor deadlifted 182.5 kg at USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, becoming the first female to deadlift 4-times their own bodyweight in an IPF-sanctioned competition, and claiming the highest wilks score by a drug-tested female with a score of 558.[4] She would win the IPF World Championships the following year.[5]

At the 2021 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, Connor broke three American Records, squatting 143 kg, deadlifting 192.5 kg and totaling 408 kg.[6]

In 2023, Connor deadlifted 200 kilograms at the 2023 IPF Classic Powerlifting Championships, extending her record by 15 kilograms to claim third place at the competition.[1]

Personal life

Connor is from North Carolina and is an elementary school teacher.[7] She is a 2009 graduate of Southern Lee High School in Sanford, North Carolina. Connor was diagnosed with scoliosis and had suffered from anxiety prior to powerlifting. Her inspiration to begin powerlifting was from Taiwanese weightlifter and powerlifter Chen Wei-Ling.[8][9]

Personal records

Competition Bests

  • Squat - 143 kg (315.3 lbs)
  • Bench Press - 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
  • Deadlift - 200 kg (440.9 lbs)
  • Total - 410 kg (903.8 lbs)

Record lifts in competition

  • Deadlift - 152.5 kg (336.2 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Junior Classic American Record - 3/21/2015
  • Total - 332.5 kg (733 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Junior Classic American Record - 3/21/2015
  • Squat - 143 kg (315.2 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Open Classic American Record - 6/17/2021
  • Deadlift - 192.5 kg (424.4 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Open Classic American Record - 6/17/2021
  • Total - 408 kg (899.5 lbs) - USA Powerlifting Open Classic American Record - 6/17/2021
  • Deadlift - 200 kg (440.9 lbs) - IPF Open Classic World Record - 6/11/2023

Records in training

  • Squat - 152.5 kg (336.2 lbs) - 8/29/2022[10]
  • Bench Press - 82.5 kg (181.8 lbs) × 2 - 5/11/2023[11]
  • Deadlift - 207.5 kg (457.5 lbs) - 10/11/2023[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Zeglinski, Robert (2023-06-12). "Heather Connor (47KG) Deadlifts 200 Kilograms (440.9 Pounds) For IPF World Record". Breaking Muscle. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  2. ^ "Heather Connor". www.openpowerlifting.org. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  3. ^ "This Champion Powerlifter is 'Wild On The Deadlift'". Men's Health. 2017-06-24. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  4. ^ Boly, Jake (2019-04-01). "Powerlifter Heather Connor Makes a 4x Bodyweight Deadlift Look Easy". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. ^ "GOODLIFT | Competitions | Results". goodlift.info. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  6. ^ Lockridge, Roger (2021-06-17). "Heather Connor Sets Three American Records, Wins 47KG Title at 2021 USAPL Nationals". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  7. ^ Lockridge, Roger (2021-03-05). "What a Week of Training Looks Like for Elite Powerlifter Heather Connor". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  8. ^ "The Safety of Barbell Resistance Training for Adult Powerlifters with Scoliosis". Progressive Rehab & Strength. 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  9. ^ "Meet Heather Connor: Sanford's record-breaking, high-energy powerlifter". THE RANT. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  10. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  11. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  12. ^ "Heather Connor Crushes Huge 207.5-kg (457.5-lb) Raw Deadlift PR & Unofficial IPF World Record". Fitness Volt. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2024-03-13.

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