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| Born | April 18, 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 147 cm (4 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 46.7 kg (103 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Powerlifting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]
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]
Connor is from North Carolina and is an elementary school teacher. [7] She is a 2009 graduate of Southern Lee High School. 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]
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