On Sept. 16, 2022, powerlifter Heather Connor shared an Instagram video of herself capturing a 190-kilogram (418.9-pound) raw deadlift for 2 reps during a training session. Based on the caption of Connor’s post, her recent pulling mark is a private record (PR) double. Connor accomplished the deadlift in a sumo stance and wore only a lifting belt to assist with the feat of strength. 

Moreover, Connor’s training deadlift unofficially exceeds her current International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) raw deadlift World Record within the 47-kilogram weight class by five kilograms (11 kilos). Per the IPF database, Connor achieved that official mark of 185 kilograms (407.9 kilos) during a second-place performance on the 2022 IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa, this past early June. 

Take a look at Connor’s recent PR within the video below:

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Based on the caption of Connor’s post, she went to the hospital on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, but didn’t share details. Connor noted that she was back within the gym, notching her latest deadlift training milestone just just a few days after her hospital visit.

Connor’s latest display of deadlift prowess is an element of her preparation for the upcoming 2022 Fédération Française de Force (FFForce) Girl Power in France. While the precise location of the competition in France is unclear on the time of this text’s publication, it should happen on Oct. 15, 2022. It’s going to also function Connor’s debut in a sanctioned French powerlifting environment. 

This instance of leg power continues a recent excellent string of achievements for Connor within the gym. Roughly per week before her recent double PR, in mid-September 2022, Connor scored a 185-kilogram (407.9-pound) deadlift double. Earlier in the identical month, Connor successfully locked out a 200.5 kilogram (442-pound) deadlift single-rep PR, unofficially exceeding her World Record by 15.5 kilograms (34.1 kilos).

Think about Connor taking home a back squat PR by over 20 kilos in late August 2022, and it seems the two-time IPF World Champion (2018-2019) is on the ascent in training. Here’s an summary of her all-time raw competition bests:

Heather Connor (47KG) | All-Time Raw Competition Bests

• Squat (Raw) — 143 kilograms (315.2 kilos)
• Bench Press (Raw) — 75 kilograms (165.3 kilos)
• Deadlift (Raw) — 192.5 kilograms (424.4 kilos) | American Record 
• Total (Raw) — 410 kilograms (903.9 kilos) 

Connor could see her recent potential competitive rival, Tiffany Chapon, on the 2022 FFForce Girl Power. Chapon finished ahead of Connor for first place within the 47-kilogram weight class with record-breaking results on the 2022 IPF Worlds. Other than a reference to disappointment for Connor after the IPF Worlds, neither athlete has made any public allusions to 1 one other for the reason that competition. Chapon has also not confirmed she would compete in France in mid-October. 

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If Chapon locks in her place within the 47-kilogram division with Connor at the competition, this category might need one more battle between two elite strength sports athletes in store. 

Featured image: @heather.e.connor on Instagram