Connor grew up playing strength based sports, such as wrestling and throwing the shot put and javelin before starting powerlifting in 2017. Through his young career, he has amassed a Junior World title and several high placings at other national and international competitions while competing in the 93kg/205lbs weight class, including the Arnold Sports Festival. His personal records are a 666lbs squat, 457lbs bench press and a 700lbs deadlift.