Mya Lesnar Dominates NCAA Shot Put Championship

OREGON: Mya Lesnar, the daughter of WWE and UFC icon Brock Lesnar, etched her name in history by securing the NCAA Division I women’s shot put title at the 2025 NCAA outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon, this Friday.

The 23-year-old athlete clinched the championship with a remarkable initial throw measuring 19.01 meters, a distance that proved insurmountable for all other competitors throughout the entirety of the event.

Abria Smith of Illinois came the closest, achieving a top throw of 61 feet, 10¼ inches. However, Lesnar’s opening mark, coupled with a consistent series of throws, cemented a decisive victory for her.

Her triumph brings an end to a two-decade-long wait for CSU track and field, marking the program’s first outdoor national title since Loree Smith’s victory in the hammer throw back in 2005.

This achievement also extends Lesnar’s impressive season, as she remains undefeated in outdoor shot put competitions. She is currently ranked seventh globally, with a personal best of 19.60 meters achieved at the Doug Max Invitational in May.

The national title is a significant addition to Lesnar’s growing list of accomplishments, which already includes an indoor shot put national championship earned earlier in the year.

Her winning distance at this competition would have secured her sixth place at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Furthermore, her season-best throw could have potentially earned her a bronze medal, highlighting her growing prominence among the world’s top throwers.

Reflecting on her achievement, Lesnar gave credit to her coach, Brian Bedard, and the strong team environment at CSU.

Lesnar’s Reflection

“We might not possess the largest budget or the most advanced facilities compared to some major conferences, but we are fortunate to have a coach who believes in us and teammates who consistently challenge each other. This is what truly makes the difference,” she stated.

Lesnar, who transferred to CSU from Arizona State, continues to elevate the standards for the Rams’ track and field program.

Over the past three years, CSU has produced more women’s throwers for NCAA nationals than any other institution, underscoring its strength in this discipline despite competing against larger programs with more resources.

In other CSU news from the championships, redshirt sophomore Kajsa Borrman participated in the hammer throw, securing 21st place out of 24 participants with a throw of 207 feet, three inches. This accomplishment earned her an honorable mention All-American recognition in her debut at nationals.