Man, you can’t help but root for Mya Lesnar! The 23-year-old daughter of WWE and UFC legend Brock Lesnar is making waves in track and field, and she’s doing it with heart. The Colorado State senior powered her way to the NCAA Outdoor Shot Put Championship at Hayward Field, launching a massive 19.01-meter throw, 62 feet, 4½ inches, to beat her nearest rival by over five inches. This came after her 2024 NCAA Indoor title and a personal best of 19.60 meters at the Doug Max Invitational in May. But could she hold her own against the world’s elite?

The Prefontaine Classic was her chance to find out. This iconic Diamond League meet, celebrating its 50th year at Hayward Field, brought together a murderer’s row of shot putters. Mya faced off against American record holder Chase Jackson, who crushed it with a meet-record 20.94 meters, and Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye, among others.

The women’s shot put was Mya’s first crack at the global stage. She threw 18.23 meters, solid, but it landed her in 10th place, last in the field. So, how did she react to the setback?

Mya’s response was pure gold. She posted the event’s scorecard on her Instagram story, her 18.23-meter mark sitting at the bottom, paired with a caption that radiated class: “Proud to be a part of this amazing competition.” That’s the spirit of a champ, resilience and sportsmanship shining through, even in defeat.

At just 23, Mya’s debut against the planet’s best was a bold leap forward. She’s already eyeing bigger goals, like the 2028 Olympics, and this experience only fuels her fire. With her NCAA dominance and a mindset like that, what’s to stop her from climbing the global ranks? Can she channel that Lesnar grit to make her mark in Los Angeles? Albeit she has been on a run this season.

Mya Lesnar’s unstoppable season

Well, despite the Prefontaine loss, it has been a fantastic year for Mya Lesnar! The Colorado State senior has been a force in track and field, dominating the shot put circle like nobody’s business. Last week, her stellar 2025 season hit new heights when she was named Mountain West Track and Field Athlete of the Year, sharing the honor with Fresno State’s Cierra Jackson. Mya’s not just racking up wins, she’s making history. She also earned a spot as a semifinalist for The Bowerman Award, the ultimate prize for the top collegiate track and field athlete. With her name in the mix, who’s standing in her way?

Mya’s season has been nothing short of perfect. Before Eugene, she competed in seven shot put events and won every single one, capping it off with the NCAA Outdoor Championship on June 14, 2025, at Hayward Field. Her winning throw of 19.01 meters edged out the competition by over five inches. That victory followed her 2024 NCAA Indoor title, making her the third CSU athlete to claim two national championships, joining legends Mostafa Hassan and Bryan Berryhill. She’s also only the second Ram, after Berryhill, to snag both indoor and outdoor titles. How does someone so young carry this much momentum?

At 23, Mya’s rewriting the CSU record books, with a personal best of 19.60 meters from the Doug Max Invitational in May. Her grit and focus echo her father’s intensity, but she’s carving her own legacy. With the Bowerman ceremony looming, can Mya cap her dream season with college track’s biggest prize?