Heather Connor

Heather Connor (born April 18, 1991) is an American powerlifter, competing in the 47 kilogram weight class.

[1] Connor began powerlifting in 2014, originally competing in the 52 kilogram weight class.

[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.

[7] 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.