Classic Open Nationals begins a ferocious battle in the 47kg class. Jessica Espinal will face off for the 3rd time against Heather Connor to determine who will be competing at the 2024 IPF Classic Worlds. Here are the best recent totals of the competitors: Jessica Espinal 417.5kg (920lbs) Heather Connor 410kg (903lbs) In 2023, Espinal took the US title from Connor, who had won the year prior in PA’s first ever Open Nationals. Espinal went on to win the overall silver medal at 2023 Classic Worlds, placing just above Connor, who was forced to pull a massive 200kg world record deadlift for the overall bronze medal. Even though she is a relative newcomer to the elite stage, Espinal could be considered the favorite as she is nominated above Connor and has beaten her on two separate occasions. She recently set a massive PR total of 417.5kg in November at the Texas Fall Championships. This is the second highest total of any lifter in the 47kg class. She will be looking to increase her own...