Even before Mya Lesnar became the top collegiate shot putter in the nation, she was a quiet force with a very famous last name. As the daughter of WWE and UFC legend Brock Lesnar, you’d expect her to have big shoes to fill. But instead of stepping into the wrestling ring or the octagon, Mya carved out her own path in the shot put circle.  With a national-leading throw of 64 feet, 3¾ inches, an NCAA indoor title under her belt, and Mountain West records shattered, Mya isn’t just living up to her father’s legacy. She’s completely rewriting it in her own powerful style as she heads into the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Well, still, her journey to Colorado State wasn’t about hype or headlines; it all started with a simple phone call. What happened next left her future coach completely stunned. ‘I don’t know who the Brock is.’ Can you believe CSU’s head coach, Brian Bedard, had no idea who Brock Lesnar was when the wrestling icon called to pitch his daughter? 

“I didn’t recruit Mya out of high school. I was asleep at the wheel,” Bedard confessed. He got a voicemail from “this guy named Brock” who said, “This is Brock Lesnar, and my daughter’s a pretty good thrower out of Minnesota.” Bedard’s reaction? “I’m thinking, I don’t know who the Brock is. I don’t follow WWE.” The voicemail was even played aloud in CSU’s business office.

There, a staffer named Brandon, who recognized the name quickly, Googled it, revealing Mya was a Minnesota state champion thrower. So, when Bedard finally called back, he told Brock, “Yeah, I’m interested. I’d love to have you guys come out on a visit.” Bedard even joked, “Brock actually recruited me.” The Lesnars visited Fort Collins, and Mya, who was competing at Arizona State at the time, instantly felt a connection with CSU.

Bedard said, “We had a great visit here, developed a really good connection.” That bond was strong enough for Mya to transfer to CSU, where she’s since blossomed into a national champion. Now, everyone’s wondering: can Mya’s awesome chemistry with Bedard help her clinch an outdoor title in Eugene? Bedard’s hilarious story about Brock’s unexpected call just makes Mya’s journey even more charming.

From an unknown voicemail to coaching a superstar, Bedard’s experience proves that sometimes the best recruits come from the most surprising places. Could Mya’s shot put skills turn her father’s bold move into a legendary tale?

Brock Lesnar’s Heartfelt Pride Fuels Mya’s Shot Put Success

Mya Lesnar, Colorado State’s incredible shot put star, isn’t just carrying on her dad Brock Lesnar’s amazing athletic genes—she’s living by his incredibly heartfelt advice. This senior, who’s currently ranked #1 nationally with a massive 19.60-meter throw from May 2025, just nabbed her fourth Mountain West title with an 18.61-meter toss. But for Brock, the WWE and UFC icon, his biggest role is simply being Mya’s dad.

He’s said, “No matter what I do for the rest of my life, I’ll always be Mya Lynn Lesnar’s father first and foremost. I love Mya very much… I have been a blessed man because of her.” His guidance is a huge part of who Mya is. Mya herself gives her dad a ton of credit for keeping her grounded, especially with all her success. She shared, “The biggest thing he taught me was do not let your trophies or anything you’ve done change you as a person… be successful but also to not have an ego.”

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That humility shines through as she’s got her sights set on the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, where she’s aiming to bring CSU their first outdoor title since way back in 2005. Can Mya’s powerful throws and her down-to-earth attitude lead her to national glory? With Mya gearing up for June 12th, it’s clear that her dad’s immense pride and wise words are a huge driving force behind her pursuit of an NCAA crown. Will their special bond be the key to her achieving that ultimate victory?