Rathdrum powerlifter breaks national deadlift record, representing USA in world championships

22-year-old Connor Heim will represent Team USA in the World Powerlifting Championships held in Romania.

RATHDRUM, Idaho — There’s a new national deadlift record holder, and he’s from right here in the Inland Northwest.

22-year-old Connor Heim broke last year’s record by just one pound. Now, he’ll represent Team USA in the World Powerlifting Championships held in Romania from August 24th – September 3rd. 

He didn’t need to beat the national record to win, but he did both anyways. 

“Me and my coach planned on doing it for our second attempt and going up even higher on our third,” Heim said. “But,

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