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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:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Lands a 202.5-kg (446.4-lb) Unofficial Raw Deadlift IPF World Record & PR
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:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Annihilates a 152.5-kg (336.2-lb) Raw Squat PR
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
2
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
1
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
2
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
1
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
4
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
1
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
FR-O
899.5
551.29
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.5
Squat
286.6
303.1
315.3
315.3
Bench
148.8
159.8
-165.3
159.8
Deadlift
410.1
424.4
-440.9
424.4
GLP
117.91
1
USAPL
2020-09-26
Palmetto Classic
FR-O
870.8
535.71
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Palmetto Classic
Division
FR-O
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99
Squat
286.6
303.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
154.3
-159.8
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
114.74
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
FR-O
866.4
530.31
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.6
Squat
281.1
292.1
303.1
303.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
403.4
403.4
GLP
113.36
9
Ireland-UA
2019-08-17
ABS Pro
F-O
826.7
494.58
Location
Ireland
Competition
ABS Pro
Division
F-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Weight
102.7
Squat
275.6
286.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
374.8
-391.3
374.8
GLP
104.84
1
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
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
FR-O
826.7
504.34
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
100.1
Squat
-281.1
281.1
292.1
292.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
380.3
-385.8
380.3
GLP
107.67
1
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
1
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
4
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
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
FR-O
814.6
488.89
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.3
Squat
264.6
276.7
287.7
287.7
Bench
137.8
143.3
155.4
155.4
Deadlift
347.2
369.3
371.5
371.5
GLP
103.75
2
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
1
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
1
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
1
USAPL
2015-12-12
South Carolina State Championship
FR-O
137.8
81.91
Location
USA-SC
Competition
South Carolina State Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.6
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
GLP
66.24
2
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
FR-O
722
447.2
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
98.1
Squat
237
259
-275.6
259
Bench
132.3
-143.3
-143.3
132.3
Deadlift
308.6
330.7
-347.2
330.7
GLP
96.04
1
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
1
USAPL
2015-03-21
Battle on the Border IX
FR-Jr
733
415.44
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Battle on the Border IX
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
110.7
Squat
253.5
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.6
1
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
551.2
306.37
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
242.5
Deadlift
308.6
DQ
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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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.
Published: 11 June, 2023 | 5:08 PM EDT
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:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Lands a 202.5-kg (446.4-lb) Unofficial Raw Deadlift IPF World Record & PR
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
Watch all Heather’s lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Annihilates a 152.5-kg (336.2-lb) Raw Squat PR
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
2
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
1
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
2
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
1
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
4
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
1
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
FR-O
899.5
551.29
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.5
Squat
286.6
303.1
315.3
315.3
Bench
148.8
159.8
-165.3
159.8
Deadlift
410.1
424.4
-440.9
424.4
GLP
117.91
1
USAPL
2020-09-26
Palmetto Classic
FR-O
870.8
535.71
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Palmetto Classic
Division
FR-O
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99
Squat
286.6
303.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
154.3
-159.8
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
114.74
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
FR-O
866.4
530.31
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.6
Squat
281.1
292.1
303.1
303.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
403.4
403.4
GLP
113.36
9
Ireland-UA
2019-08-17
ABS Pro
F-O
826.7
494.58
Location
Ireland
Competition
ABS Pro
Division
F-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Weight
102.7
Squat
275.6
286.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
374.8
-391.3
374.8
GLP
104.84
1
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
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
FR-O
826.7
504.34
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
100.1
Squat
-281.1
281.1
292.1
292.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
380.3
-385.8
380.3
GLP
107.67
1
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
1
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
4
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
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
FR-O
814.6
488.89
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.3
Squat
264.6
276.7
287.7
287.7
Bench
137.8
143.3
155.4
155.4
Deadlift
347.2
369.3
371.5
371.5
GLP
103.75
2
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
1
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
1
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
1
USAPL
2015-12-12
South Carolina State Championship
FR-O
137.8
81.91
Location
USA-SC
Competition
South Carolina State Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.6
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
GLP
66.24
2
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
FR-O
722
447.2
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
98.1
Squat
237
259
-275.6
259
Bench
132.3
-143.3
-143.3
132.3
Deadlift
308.6
330.7
-347.2
330.7
GLP
96.04
1
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
1
USAPL
2015-03-21
Battle on the Border IX
FR-Jr
733
415.44
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Battle on the Border IX
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
110.7
Squat
253.5
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.6
1
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
551.2
306.37
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
242.5
Deadlift
308.6
DQ
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
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.
Published: 11 June, 2023 | 5:08 PM EDT
Click here to view the article.
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:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Lands a 202.5-kg (446.4-lb) Unofficial Raw Deadlift IPF World Record & PR
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:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Annihilates a 152.5-kg (336.2-lb) Raw Squat PR
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
2
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
1
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
2
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
1
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
4
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
1
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
FR-O
899.5
551.29
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.5
Squat
286.6
303.1
315.3
315.3
Bench
148.8
159.8
-165.3
159.8
Deadlift
410.1
424.4
-440.9
424.4
GLP
117.91
1
USAPL
2020-09-26
Palmetto Classic
FR-O
870.8
535.71
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Palmetto Classic
Division
FR-O
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99
Squat
286.6
303.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
154.3
-159.8
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
114.74
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
FR-O
866.4
530.31
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.6
Squat
281.1
292.1
303.1
303.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
403.4
403.4
GLP
113.36
9
Ireland-UA
2019-08-17
ABS Pro
F-O
826.7
494.58
Location
Ireland
Competition
ABS Pro
Division
F-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Weight
102.7
Squat
275.6
286.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
374.8
-391.3
374.8
GLP
104.84
1
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
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
FR-O
826.7
504.34
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
100.1
Squat
-281.1
281.1
292.1
292.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
380.3
-385.8
380.3
GLP
107.67
1
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
1
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
4
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
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
FR-O
814.6
488.89
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.3
Squat
264.6
276.7
287.7
287.7
Bench
137.8
143.3
155.4
155.4
Deadlift
347.2
369.3
371.5
371.5
GLP
103.75
2
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
1
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
1
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
1
USAPL
2015-12-12
South Carolina State Championship
FR-O
137.8
81.91
Location
USA-SC
Competition
South Carolina State Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.6
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
GLP
66.24
2
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
FR-O
722
447.2
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
98.1
Squat
237
259
-275.6
259
Bench
132.3
-143.3
-143.3
132.3
Deadlift
308.6
330.7
-347.2
330.7
GLP
96.04
1
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
1
USAPL
2015-03-21
Battle on the Border IX
FR-Jr
733
415.44
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Battle on the Border IX
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
110.7
Squat
253.5
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.6
1
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
551.2
306.37
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
242.5
Deadlift
308.6
DQ
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
Analyze Lifts
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.
Published: 11 June, 2023 | 5:08 PM EDT
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:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Lands a 202.5-kg (446.4-lb) Unofficial Raw Deadlift IPF World Record & PR
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)
Watch all Heather’s lifts here:
Related: Powerlifter Heather Connor Annihilates a 152.5-kg (336.2-lb) Raw Squat PR
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
2
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
1
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
2
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
1
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
4
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
1
USAPL
2021-06-14
Raw Nationals
FR-O
899.5
551.29
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.5
Squat
286.6
303.1
315.3
315.3
Bench
148.8
159.8
-165.3
159.8
Deadlift
410.1
424.4
-440.9
424.4
GLP
117.91
1
USAPL
2020-09-26
Palmetto Classic
FR-O
870.8
535.71
Location
USA-SC
Competition
Palmetto Classic
Division
FR-O
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99
Squat
286.6
303.1
308.6
308.6
Bench
154.3
-159.8
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
374.8
391.3
407.9
407.9
GLP
114.74
1
USAPL
2019-10-16
Raw Nationals
FR-O
866.4
530.31
Location
USA-IL
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
99.6
Squat
281.1
292.1
303.1
303.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
159.8
159.8
Deadlift
363.8
385.8
403.4
403.4
GLP
113.36
9
Ireland-UA
2019-08-17
ABS Pro
F-O
826.7
494.58
Location
Ireland
Competition
ABS Pro
Division
F-O
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Weight
102.7
Squat
275.6
286.6
297.6
297.6
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
374.8
-391.3
374.8
GLP
104.84
1
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
1
USAPL
2018-10-11
Raw Nationals
FR-O
826.7
504.34
Location
USA-WA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
100.1
Squat
-281.1
281.1
292.1
292.1
Bench
148.8
154.3
-159.8
154.3
Deadlift
358.3
380.3
-385.8
380.3
GLP
107.67
1
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
1
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
4
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
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
FR-O
814.6
488.89
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
102.3
Squat
264.6
276.7
287.7
287.7
Bench
137.8
143.3
155.4
155.4
Deadlift
347.2
369.3
371.5
371.5
GLP
103.75
2
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
1
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
1
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
1
USAPL
2015-12-12
South Carolina State Championship
FR-O
137.8
81.91
Location
USA-SC
Competition
South Carolina State Championship
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
103.6
Bench
126.8
132.3
137.8
137.8
GLP
66.24
2
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
FR-O
722
447.2
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
FR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
103.6
Weight
98.1
Squat
237
259
-275.6
259
Bench
132.3
-143.3
-143.3
132.3
Deadlift
308.6
330.7
-347.2
330.7
GLP
96.04
1
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
1
USAPL
2015-03-21
Battle on the Border IX
FR-Jr
733
415.44
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Battle on the Border IX
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
110.7
Squat
253.5
Bench
143.3
Deadlift
336.2
GLP
86.6
1
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
551.2
306.37
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Squat
242.5
Deadlift
308.6
DQ
USAPL
2014-11-01
Fall Festival of Power
FR-Jr
Location
USA-NC
Competition
Fall Festival of Power
Division
FR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
114.6
Weight
113.8
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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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.
Published: 11 June, 2023 | 5:08 PM EDT
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