Heather Connor (47 kg) set a new world record with a deadlift of 185 kg (407.9 lb)!

You may have already seen some articles on our magazine, in which we informed you about triathlete Heather Connor, who, despite weighing under 47kg, lifts incredible weights! Last spring, for example, she squatted her low weight of 147.5kg!

Connor is currently competing in the World Classic Open Powerlifting Championships, which is being held in South Africa from June 6 - 12.Heather competed yesterday and was planning to win her division, which didn't happen... Despite this, Connor managed to come home with a new world record in the deadlift, pulling 185kg!

Heather has been competing professionally in powerlifting since 2014 and the Africa Championships was her 22nd competition. Connor has won 15 of them and set a number of world records.

Heather Connor's competitive performances

Squat

• 132.5 kilograms (292.1 pounds)
• 140 kilograms (308.6 pounds)
• 142.5 kilograms (314.2 pounds)

Bench Press

• 65 kilograms (143.3 pounds)
• 70 kilograms (154.3 pounds)
• Unsuccessful - 72.5 kilograms (159.8 pounds)

Deadlift

• 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds) - Unsuccessful
• 185 kilograms (407.9 pounds) - U47KG IPF World Record
• 193 kilograms (425.5 pounds) - Unsuccessful

Heather Connor's competition records:

• Squat: 143 kilograms (315.2 pounds) - (2021 USAPL Raw Nationals )
• Bench Press: 75 kilograms (165.3 pounds) - (2021 Ireland-UA ABS Pro)
• Deadlift: 192.5 kilograms (424.4 pounds) - (2021 USAPL Raw Nationals)
• Total: 410 kilograms (903.9 pounds) - (2021 Ireland-UA ABS Pro)

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