Heather Connor (47KG) Scores 200-kg (440.9-lb) Raw Deadlift World Record at 2023 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Muscle Insider

1 year ago

Day one of the 2023 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships proved to be extremely interesting, mostly due to the women’s 47-kilogram weight class. This division gathered some amazing competitors and the battle for the title was set to be fierce. Most notably, Heather Connor and Tiffany Chapon were both aiming to claim their third title. Unfortunately for Heather, she was unable to put out her best display on the squats and bench, which cost her the title. She did, however, set a new 200-kilogram (440.9-pound) IPF Deadlift World Record to make up for it.

At the start of the competition, that is during her squat attempt Heather Connor felt a pop in an unspecified part of her body. This disrupted her flow completely as thoughts of injury rushed through her mind. Consequently, Heather performed significantly worse than what she wanted to.

By the time that the deadlift portion of the competition started to take place, Heather Connor was already out of the title race. However, she gathered herself and reached a huge milestone on the deadlifts. So, she set a new U47KG IPF World Record.

The previous record belonged to Heather Connor as well, but it stood at 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds). Heather set the record at the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships, which was almost exactly one year ago from now.

Watch the deadlift here:

Heather Connor weighed in at only 46.4 kilograms (102.3 pounds) for the 2023 IPF World Championships. So, her IPF Deadlift World Record was 4.31x heavier than her bodyweight was.

Heather Connor missed her first two squat attempts, but luckily succeeded in her third attempt. If she had missed all three attempts, Heather would have been disqualified. She then moved onto the bench press where she missed only one attempt, finishing with a result of 75. kilograms (165.3 pounds). Her deadlift session was perfect, as she successfully completed all three attempts.

Heather Connor’s Full Performance

Squat: 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
Bench Press: 75 kilograms (165.3 pounds)
Deadlift: 200 kilograms (440.9 pounds) — U47KG IPF World Record
Total: 407.5 kilograms (898.4 pounds)

Heather Connor finished in third place of the 47-kilogram weight class at the 2023 IPF Worlds, only behind Tiffany Chapon and Jessica Espinal. The winner, Tiffany Chapon, also set a World Record in the bench press event with a lift of 99.5 kilograms (219.4 pounds).

Watch all Heather’s lifts here:

Heather Connor’s Competition History

Personal Bests

Equip	Squat	Bench	Deadlift	Total	Dots
Raw	315.3	165.3	315.3	903.9	551.29

Competition Results

Place

Fed

Date

Competition

Division

Total

Dots

AMP

2023-02-24

Classic National Championship

FR-O

870.8

520.55

Location	USA-TX
Competition	Classic National Championship
Division	FR-O
Age	31
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	102.8
Squat	292.1	303.1	-308.6	303.1
Bench	148.8	154.3	-159.8	154.3
Deadlift	396.8	413.4	-426.6	413.4
GLP	110.31

FFForce

2022-10-15

Girl Power

Open

892.9

532.79

Location	France
Competition	Girl Power
Division	Open
Age	31
Equipment	Raw
Weight	103.1
Squat	292.1	-308.6	308.6	308.6
Bench	154.3	159.8	165.3	165.3
Deadlift	402.3	418.9	-429.9	418.9
GLP	112.84

IPF

2022-06-06

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Open

876.3

524.26

Location	South Africa
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	31
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	102.7
Squat	292.1	308.6	-314.2	308.6
Bench	143.3	154.3	159.8	159.8
Deadlift	-407.9	407.9	-425.5	407.9
GLP	111.13

AMP

2022-04-01

Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD

FR-O

887.4

536.01

Location	USA-TX
Competition	Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD
Division	FR-O
Age	30
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	101.4
Squat	281.1	297.6	314.2	314.2
Bench	154.3	-159.8	-159.8	154.3
Deadlift	396.8	407.9	418.9	418.9
GLP	114.02

Ireland-UA

2021-11-27

ABS Pro

PRO Female

903.9

541.61

Location	Ireland
Competition	ABS Pro
Division	PRO Female
Age	30
Equipment	Raw
Weight	102.5
Squat	286.6	308.6	314.2	314.2
Bench	154.3	159.8	165.3	165.3
Deadlift	402.3	424.4	-435.4	424.4
GLP	114.87

USAPL

2021-06-14

Raw Nationals

FR-O

899.5

551.29

USAPL

2020-09-26

Palmetto Classic

FR-O

870.8

535.71

USAPL

2019-10-16

Raw Nationals

FR-O

866.4

530.31

Ireland-UA

2019-08-17

ABS Pro

F-O

826.7

494.58

IPF

2019-06-04

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Open

834.4

509.47

Location	Sweden
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	28
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	100
Squat	-281.1	281.1	292.1	292.1
Bench	148.8	154.3	-159.8	154.3
Deadlift	369.3	380.3	388	388
GLP	108.8

USAPL

2018-10-11

Raw Nationals

FR-O

826.7

504.34

USAPL

2018-03-03

The Arnold SBD Pro American

FR-O

876.3

546.54

Location	USA-OH
Competition	The Arnold SBD Pro American
Division	FR-O
Age	26
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	97.2
Squat	286.6	303.1	314.2	314.2
Bench	148.8	-159.8	159.8	159.8
Deadlift	358.3	385.8	402.3	402.3
GLP	117.71

IPF

2017-06-14

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Open

821.2

496.3

Location	Belarus
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	26
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	101.3
Squat	292.1	303.1	-308.6	303.1
Bench	143.3	-154.3	-154.3	143.3
Deadlift	352.7	369.3	374.8	374.8
GLP	105.59

NAPF

2017-03-04

Arnold Grand Prix

Open

827.8

495.8

Location	USA-OH
Competition	Arnold Grand Prix
Division	Open
Age	25
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	102.6
Squat	297.6	-308.6	-308.6	297.6
Bench	143.3	-154.3	-154.3	143.3
Deadlift	347.2	369.3	386.9	386.9
GLP	105.14

USAPL

2016-10-13

Raw Nationals

FR-O

814.6

488.89

IPF

2016-06-19

World Classic Powerlifting Championships

Open

771.6

461.91

Location	USA-TX
Competition	World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division	Open
Age	25
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	102.6
Squat	242.5	259	270.1	270.1
Bench	137.8	-148.8	-148.8	137.8
Deadlift	341.7	363.8	-392.4	363.8
GLP	97.94

NAPF

2016-03-05

Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge

Open

755.1

449.58

Location	USA-OH
Competition	Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge
Division	Open
Age	24
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	103.4
Squat	237	-259	259	259
Bench	126.8	137.8	143.3	143.3
Deadlift	325.2	-352.7	352.7	352.7
GLP	95.14

USAPL

2015-12-12

South Carolina State Championship

FR-O

729.7

433.8

Location	USA-SC
Competition	South Carolina State Championship
Division	FR-O
Age	24
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	103.6
Squat	237	253.5	-270.1	253.5
Bench	126.8	132.3	137.8	137.8
Deadlift	308.6	319.7	338.4	338.4
GLP	91.75

USAPL

2015-12-12

South Carolina State Championship

FR-O

137.8

81.91

USAPL

2015-10-15

Raw Nationals

FR-O

722

447.2

USAPL

2015-05-30

North Carolina State Championships

FR-O

712.1

433.68

Location	USA-NC
Competition	North Carolina State Championships
Division	FR-O
Age	24
Equipment	Raw
Class	103.6
Weight	100.3
Squat	231.5	248	-253.5	248
Bench	-121.3	132.3	-149.9	132.3
Deadlift	275.6	314.2	331.8	331.8
GLP	92.53

USAPL

2015-03-21

Battle on the Border IX

FR-Jr

733

415.44

USAPL

2014-11-01

Fall Festival of Power

FR-Jr

551.2

306.37

USAPL

2014-11-01

Fall Festival of Power

FR-Jr

Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023

The 2023 IPF World Open Classic Powerlifting Championships was Heather Connor’s 25th sanctioned powerlifting appearance. She previously won two editions of the IPF Worlds, one in 2017 and another in 2019. Heather hoped to reclaim the title after four years, but luck was once again not on her side.

Heather Connor made impressive progress leading up to the 2023 IPF Worlds, setting personal records in her training. However, her performance in the squats affected her chances against Tiffany Chapon, who proved to be a tough opponent. Despite this setback, Heather’s potential suggests that she could have a strong opportunity to secure the top spot in the 2024 IPF Worlds.