Heather Connor
USA · Female · 103 lbs (46.7 kg) bodyweight at best meet · IPF
Heather Connor · Powerlifting America press conference
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Pull-dominant
#84 in the elite index
572.4 DOTS
Best squat
330.7 lbs
150 kg
Best bench press
170.9 lbs
77.5 kg
Best deadlift
468.5 lbs
212.5 kg
Best total
959 lbs
435 kg
Best DOTS
572.4
Profile analysis
Heather Connor ranks #84 among the women in our elite index and #115 in USA, with a best DOTS score of 572.4 set at Sheffield Powerlifting Championships (2026).
Relative to bodyweight, Heather squats 3.21×, benches 1.66× and deadlifts 4.55× bodyweight. The total splits 34% squat, 18% bench and 48% deadlift.
Pull-dominant. The deadlift represents more of the total than average, the signature of a powerful posterior chain and often long arms relative to the torso.
Across 28 raw full-power meets in 6 federations (USAPL, NAPF, IPF, ABS), Heather took 17 first places. From the first recorded meet to the best one, the total grew by 226.0 lbs (102.5 kg) — about 20.8 lbs per year over 10.9 years.
Scores: DOTS, Wilks and IPF GL points
Three ways to compare strength across bodyweights. Wilks is the long-time US reference, IPF GL (Goodlift) points are used by the IPF since 2020. Best score across all meets.
Best DOTS
572.4
Best Wilks
587.4
Best IPF GL
121.3
Career make rate and attempt selection
Heather made 77% of recorded attempts (188/243) and went 9-for-9 in 4 of 27 fully recorded meets.
| Lift | Make rate | Opener | Jump to 2nd | Jump to 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 79% (64/81) | 93% of best | +14 lbs | +8 lbs |
| Bench press | 70% (57/81) | 95% of best | +8 lbs | +5 lbs |
| Deadlift | 83% (67/81) | 93% of best | +20 lbs | +14 lbs |
Based only on meets where the federation published every attempt. Jumps are averages in pounds.
Personal record timeline
35 competition PRs after the first meet. Most recent: bench press on 2026-01-31. Longest gap between two PRs: 4.2 years.
| Date | Lift | New best | Gain | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | Bench press | 170.9 lbs (77.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships |
| 2026-01-31 | Squat | 330.7 lbs (150 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships |
| 2025-06-08 | Total | 959 lbs (435 kg) | +22 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2025-06-08 | Deadlift | 468.5 lbs (212.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2025-06-08 | Squat | 325.2 lbs (147.5 kg) | +5.5 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2025-04-03 | Total | 937 lbs (425 kg) | +33.1 lbs | Classic Open Nationals |
| 2025-04-03 | Deadlift | 451.9 lbs (205 kg) | +11 lbs | Classic Open Nationals |
| 2025-04-03 | Squat | 319.7 lbs (145 kg) | +4.4 lbs | Classic Open Nationals |
| 2023-06-11 | Deadlift | 440.9 lbs (200 kg) | +16.5 lbs | World Classic Powerlifting Championships |
| 2021-11-27 | Total | 903.9 lbs (410 kg) | +4.4 lbs | Pro |
| 2021-11-27 | Bench press | 165.3 lbs (75 kg) | +5.5 lbs | Pro |
| 2021-06-14 | Total | 899.5 lbs (408 kg) | +23.1 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2021-06-14 | Deadlift | 424.4 lbs (192.5 kg) | +16.5 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2021-06-14 | Squat | 315.3 lbs (143 kg) | +1.1 lbs | Raw Nationals |
| 2020-09-26 | Deadlift | 407.9 lbs (185 kg) | +4.4 lbs | Palmetto Classic |
Lift ratios and bodyweight
Deadlift / squat
1.42×
Pulling vs. squatting strength
Bench / squat
0.52×
Pressing vs. squatting strength
Bodyweight 2015
103.2 lbs
Average at meets
Bodyweight 2026
103 lbs
−0.1 lbs over the career
Progression over time
Compared with all competitive lifters (up to 103.6 lbs class)
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Competition history
| Date | Meet | Place | Bodyweight | Squat / Bench / Deadlift | Total | DOTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | Sheffield Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 8 | 103 lbs | 330.7 lbs / 170.9 lbs / 457.5 lbs | 959 lbs (435 kg) | 572.4 |
| 2025-06-08 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 103.3 lbs | 325.2 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 468.5 lbs | 959 lbs (435 kg) | 571.5 |
| 2025-04-03 | Classic Open Nationals · AMP | 1 | 103.2 lbs | 319.7 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 451.9 lbs | 937 lbs (425 kg) | 558.5 |
| 2024-08-04 | 21st Annual North American Powerlifting Championships · NAPF | 1 | 102.8 lbs | 292.1 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 424.4 lbs | 870.8 lbs (395 kg) | 520.5 |
| 2024-07-27 | SBD Raleigh Prime Time · AMP | 5 | 103.1 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 418.9 lbs | 881.8 lbs (400 kg) | 526.3 |
| 2023-10-22 | Girl Power · FFForce | 3 | 103 lbs | 303.1 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 435.4 lbs | 903.9 lbs (410 kg) | 539.8 |
| 2023-06-11 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 3 | 102.4 lbs | 292.1 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 440.9 lbs | 898.4 lbs (407.5 kg) | 538.7 |
| 2023-02-24 | Classic National Championship · AMP | 2 | 102.8 lbs | 303.1 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 413.4 lbs | 870.8 lbs (395 kg) | 520.5 |
| 2022-10-15 | Girl Power · FFForce | 1 | 103.1 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 418.9 lbs | 892.9 lbs (405 kg) | 532.8 |
| 2022-06-06 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 2 | 102.7 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 159.8 lbs / 407.9 lbs | 876.3 lbs (397.5 kg) | 524.3 |
| 2022-04-01 | Classic Open Nationals Presented by SBD · AMP | 1 | 101.4 lbs | 314.2 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 418.9 lbs | 887.4 lbs (402.5 kg) | 536.0 |
| 2021-11-27 | Pro · ABS | 4 | 102.5 lbs | 314.2 lbs / 165.3 lbs / 424.4 lbs | 903.9 lbs (410 kg) | 541.6 |
| 2021-06-14 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 99.5 lbs | 315.3 lbs / 159.8 lbs / 424.4 lbs | 899.5 lbs (408 kg) | 551.3 |
| 2020-09-26 | Palmetto Classic · USAPL | 1 | 99 lbs | 308.6 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 407.9 lbs | 870.8 lbs (395 kg) | 535.7 |
| 2019-10-16 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 99.6 lbs | 303.1 lbs / 159.8 lbs / 403.4 lbs | 866.4 lbs (393 kg) | 530.3 |
| 2019-08-17 | Pro · ABS | 9 | 102.7 lbs | 297.6 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 374.8 lbs | 826.7 lbs (375 kg) | 494.6 |
| 2019-06-04 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 100 lbs | 292.1 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 388 lbs | 834.4 lbs (378.5 kg) | 509.5 |
| 2018-10-11 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 100.1 lbs | 292.1 lbs / 154.3 lbs / 380.3 lbs | 826.7 lbs (375 kg) | 504.3 |
| 2018-03-03 | The Arnold SBD Pro American · USAPL | 1 | 97.2 lbs | 314.2 lbs / 159.8 lbs / 402.3 lbs | 876.3 lbs (397.5 kg) | 546.5 |
| 2017-06-14 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 1 | 101.3 lbs | 303.1 lbs / 143.3 lbs / 374.8 lbs | 821.2 lbs (372.5 kg) | 496.3 |
| 2017-03-04 | Arnold Grand Prix · NAPF | 4 | 102.6 lbs | 297.6 lbs / 143.3 lbs / 386.9 lbs | 827.8 lbs (375.5 kg) | 495.8 |
| 2016-10-13 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 1 | 102.3 lbs | 287.7 lbs / 155.4 lbs / 371.5 lbs | 814.6 lbs (369.5 kg) | 488.9 |
| 2016-06-19 | World Classic Powerlifting Championships · IPF | 2 | 102.6 lbs | 270.1 lbs / 137.8 lbs / 363.8 lbs | 771.6 lbs (350 kg) | 461.9 |
| 2016-03-05 | Arnolds StartingStrength.com Pro Raw Challenge · NAPF | 1 | 103.4 lbs | 259 lbs / 143.3 lbs / 352.7 lbs | 755.1 lbs (342.5 kg) | 449.6 |
| 2015-12-12 | South Carolina State Championship · USAPL | 1 | 103.6 lbs | 253.5 lbs / 137.8 lbs / 338.4 lbs | 729.7 lbs (331 kg) | 433.8 |
| 2015-10-15 | Raw Nationals · USAPL | 2 | 98.1 lbs | 259 lbs / 132.3 lbs / 330.7 lbs | 722 lbs (327.5 kg) | 447.2 |
| 2015-05-30 | North Carolina State Championships · USAPL | 1 | 100.3 lbs | 248 lbs / 132.3 lbs / 331.8 lbs | 712.1 lbs (323 kg) | 433.7 |
| 2015-03-21 | Battle on the Border IX · USAPL | 1 | 110.7 lbs | 253.5 lbs / 143.3 lbs / 336.2 lbs | 733 lbs (332.5 kg) | 415.4 |
Frequent rivals
Lifters from our index who competed at the same meets as Heather at least twice.
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Daniella Melo →
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Chelsea Savit →
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Dayna McNeal →
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