Heather Connor

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Heather Connor
Personal information
Born (1991-04-18) April 18, 1991 (age 34)
Height147 cm (4 ft 10 in)
Weight46.7 kg (103 lb)
Sport
Sport Powerlifting
Medal record
Women's powerlifting
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2016 Killeen– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2017 Minsk– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2019 Helsingborg– 47 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2022 Sun City– 47 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2023 St. Julian's– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2025 Chemnitz– 47 kg
Powerlifting America Raw Nationals
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2022 Austin– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2023 Austin– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2025 College Park– 47 kg
USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2015 Scranton– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2016 Atlanta– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2018 Spokane– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2019 Lombard– 47 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2021 Daytona Beach– 47 kg
NAPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2024 Scottsdale– 47 kg
FFForce Girl Power
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2022 CenonAbsolute
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2023 CenonAbsolute

Heather Connor (born April 18, 1991) is an American powerlifter, competing in the 47 kilogram weight class. She is a 3-time IPF world champion and a 7-time national champion. [1]

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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]

In 2025, Connor secured first place for the first time since 2019, defeating Tiffany Chapon who previous won for four consecutive years. Along the way, she deadlifted 212.5 kilograms for the win, and totaled 535 kilograms. Both lifts performed by Connor were an IPF open world record. [7]

Personal life

Connor is from North Carolina and is an elementary school teacher. [8] 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. [9] [10]

Personal records

Competition Bests

Record lifts in competition

Records in training

References

  1. 1 2 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. Blechman, Phil (2025-06-18). "Heather Connor (47KG) Sets IPF Deadlift and Total World Records at 2025 World Classic Championships". BarBend. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
  8. Lockridge, Roger (2021-03-05). "What a Week of Training Looks Like for Elite Powerlifter Heather Connor". BarBend. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  9. "The Safety of Barbell Resistance Training for Adult Powerlifters with Scoliosis". Progressive Rehab & Strength. 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  10. "Meet Heather Connor: Sanford's record-breaking, high-energy powerlifter". THE RANT. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  11. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  12. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  13. "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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