Mya Lesnar, daughter of Brock Lesnar, wins NCAA shot put national title
Mya Lesnar has cemented her place in Colorado State University (CSU) history, winning the Division I shot put national title at the 2025 NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
The victory marked CSU's first outdoor national title in 20 years, since Loree Smith's hammer throw win in 2005.
Mya, who's the daughter of WWE legend Brock Lesnar, delivered a standout performance with her top mark of 62 feet, 4 ½ inches, securing the title with precision.
Each participant was given three attempts, and Lesnar made her intentions clear from the start, launching her first throw well beyond 60 feet to take the early lead.
Illinois' Abria Smith finished second, with her third throw of the first round landing at 61 feet, 10 ¼ inches. However, Lesnar's second-best throw (61 feet, 11 inches) was enough to ensure the victory.
The 23-year-old, who transferred from Arizona State to CSU, has steadily developed into one of the best shot putters in collegiate athletics. She credited her coach, Brian Bedard, for his guidance and the competitive spirit fostered within the team.
Despite operating with fewer resources than major programs, such as those in the SEC or Big Ten, CSU has produced the most women's throwers (11) to compete at nationals over the last three years.
Lesnar, who entered the competition ranked No. 1, praised her team's ability to perform without relying on lavish facilities. 'We don't have fancy things, but we have a coach that's all-in and teammates that trust us. That's all we need,' she remarked.
𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐏 🏆
Mya Lesnar is the @NCAATrackField Shot Put NATIONAL CHAMPION!!!!#Relentless x #CSURams pic.twitter.com/X0UxNeZ3fP — Colorado State T&F/XC (@CSUTrackFieldXC) June 13, 2025
This national title adds to Lesnar's already impressive list of achievements.
In 2024, she claimed the shot put national title in indoor track and field, and her performance in the outdoor competition further solidified her status as one of the sport's rising stars.
Her mark of 62 feet, 4 ½ inches would have placed sixth at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while her personal best of 64 feet, 3 ¾ inches set earlier in 2025 would have earned her a bronze medal at the same event.
In other CSU news, Kajsa Borrman, a redshirt sophomore from Loveland High School, competed in the hammer throw at the NCAA Championships.
Borrman finished 21st out of 24 competitors, recording a mark of 207 feet, 3 inches. Her performance earned her honorable mention All-American status in what was her first appearance at the national meet.
Lesnar's victory has put CSU's track and field program back in the spotlight, with the university now celebrating its latest national champion and the promise of more to come.
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