Mya Lesnar: Following in Her Father's Footsteps with Shot Put Success

Published on: 6/14/2025

Mya Lynn Lesnar is an American track and field athlete born in 2002. She is the daughter of professional wrestler and retired UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and Nicole McClain. Lesnar won the NCAA indoor championship in the shot put in 2024 and the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships. In May 2025, she broke the CSU program and facility record with a personal best throw of 19.60 meters. She also achieved numerous accolades including Mountain West Female Athlete of the Year (2024) and NCAA USTFCCCA All-American First Team (ITF 2024, OTF 2024).

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