Mya Lesnar of Colorado State University clinched the women’s shot put title at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships with an impressive opening throw of 62ft 4½in, securing the national crown. Lesnar’s dominant performance, including a second-best throw of 61ft 11in, earned her the second NCAA title of her career, adding to her indoor championship win in 2024. This victory also marked her as the first Colorado State athlete in 20 years to claim an outdoor national title, joining a prestigious list of school history-makers.

As the daughter of renowned UFC and WWE champion Brock Lesnar, Mya transferred to CSU from Arizona State and has flourished under coach Brian Bedard, establishing herself as one of the nation’s top collegiate throwers. Her personal best of 64-3¾, which would have secured an Olympic bronze last summer, reflects her exceptional talent and dedication in the sport. Lesnar expressed the significance of this win, stating, “It’s taken a lot of work to get back to No 1.”

This achievement mirrors her father’s collegiate success, as Brock Lesnar won the 2000 NCAA heavyweight wrestling championship for the University of Minnesota, launching a storied athletic career that transcended WWE, UFC, and NFL. The Lesnar family’s athletic legacy continues with Mya’s rise to NCAA stardom, showcasing her remarkable talent and determination in the field.

Among other notable performances at the event, Georgia’s Stephanie Ratcliffe defended her hammer throw crown, Washington’s Hana Moll set a new collegiate pole vault record, and New Mexico’s Pamela Kosgei shattered the meet record in the 10,000 meters, highlighting the exceptional talent on display at the NCAA championships.