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Mya Lesnar Wins NCAA Shot Put, Ends Colorado State’s 20-Year Outdoor Title Drought

Her opening 19.01m throw under coach Brian Bedard propelled the 24-year-old to her second collegiate championship

Jun 12, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Mya Lesnar of Colorado State wins the women's shot put at 62-4 1/2 (19.01m) during the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jun 12, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; Mya Lesnar of Colorado State wins the women's shot put at 62-4 1/2 (19.01m) during the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • At Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, Lesnar’s first-round throw of 19.01m (62ft 4½in) stood as the winning mark throughout the competition
  • The CSU senior extended an unbeaten outdoor season and added to her 2024 indoor NCAA shot put crown to become a two-time champion
  • Lesnar became just the second woman in school history to win an outdoor national title and the first since 2005
  • She transferred from Arizona State after her father personally reached out to coach Brian Bedard to recruit her
  • Lesnar credits the program’s supportive culture and Bedard’s technical coaching for her rapid rise despite modest resources