Yorkton has its very own elite powerlifting athlete. Connor Lutz, who is Yorkton raised is competing as a representative of Canada in the IPF Classic Cup in Stockhom Sweden from June 10-17. Lutz is the number one ranked unequipped male power lifter in Saskatchewan and is the twelfth highest ranked in Canada at the moment.
Lifting an impressive 215kg in the squat lift, as well as having a 165 kg bench lift and a 240 kg deadlift, Lutz is an up and coming powerlifter in the international circuit, being the second youngest competitor at the IPF Classic Cup. Lutz currently attends the U of S where he played football for the Huskies for four years before pursuing a powerlifting career.
Holding fifteen provincial records Lutz has a chance to put Yorkton and Saskatchewan on the map with an impressive performance in an international competition. No matter how Lutz does in the IPF Cup he has down something truly unique and has put his hometown and himself on the map by being one of Saskatchewan and Canada's most promising young unequipped powerlifters and looks to be on the path to a promising career in his new sport.
