Mya Lesnar Dominates NCAA Women’s Shot Put, Upholds Brock Lesnar’s Legacy

Mya Lesnar, daughter of WWE icon and former UFC champ Brock Lesnar, hurled her way to glory, clinching the NCAA Division I women’s shot put championship on Friday. The Colorado State senior’s first throw soared an impressive 19.01 meters (62 feet, 4.5 inches), leaving competitors in the dust—none even breached the 62-foot mark. This victory marks her first outdoor track and field title, adding to her 2023-24 indoor championship.

Lesnar’s season has been a masterclass in power and precision. Earlier, she unleashed a career-best throw of 19.60 meters (64 feet, 3.75 inches), ranking as the seventh-longest women’s throw globally this year. Despite a fourth-place finish at nationals earlier this season, her relentless drive and Mountain West championship win fueled her comeback. “It was pretty cool,” Lesnar said post-meet. “Throws like that don’t happen often. Starting strong meant everything.”

A three-time All-Mountain West honoree for both indoor and outdoor seasons, Lesnar also claimed the conference’s weight throw title in 2023-24. Her triumph echoes her father’s legacy, who dominated wrestling at the University of Minnesota, winning a national championship in 2000 before conquering WWE and UFC. Mya’s victory isn’t just a win—it’s a testament to the Lesnar family’s raw athletic prowess.