Who Is Brock Lesnar's Daughter, Mya Lesnar?

SI Wrestling Staff | Dec 9, 2024

Mar 9, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Mya Lesnar of Colorado State wins the women's shot put at 60-9 1/2 (18.53m) during the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at The Track at New Balance. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Brock Lesnar is a professional wrestling and combat sports legend, with a career spanning nearly 25 years. Having held the WWE heavyweight championship, the UFC championship, and with an NCAA wrestling championship under his belt, he’s made himself one of the most recognizable names in sports and entertainment.

But while you’ve likely heard of Brock, you might not have heard of his daughter, Mya Lesnar, who’s also making a name for herself in sports.

Who Is Mya Lesnar?

Born in 2002, Mya Lesner is the daughter of Brock Lesnar and his former fiancée, Nicole McClain. Mya grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota, away from the limelight and fans that followed Brock as he toured the country. She began her track and field journey in high school, and later earned spots on the track and field teams at Arizona State University "Sun Devils" and Colorado State University.

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Track and Field

Taking after her father, Mya has established herself as an athletic force, her specialty being shot put and discus throwing. You don’t need to look far to see where her athleticism comes from, and combined with her dedication, she has become one of the top shot-putters in the United States. 

In high school, Mya quickly made a name for herself, breaking records and earning a reputation as a dominant competitor.  That prowess earned her a spot on Arizona State University's (ASU) track and field team, where she continued to excel. Her collegiate achievements further cemented her status as a rising star in the sport as she continued to break records on the college level, where at Colorado State University (CSU) she bested the school’s previous shot put record of 17.55 meters with a throw of 18.50 meters, and won the shot put title at the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championships.

Unfortunately, Mya’s Olympic journey ended prematurely as she fell short in the trials prior to the Paris Olympics. 

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Why did she transfer to Colorado State University?

According to Mya's CSU profile page, she chose to transfer to work with Coach Brian Bedard.

Accolades

• 2024 Mountain West Female Athlete Of The Year

• 2024 Indoor Women's Shot Put National Champion

• 2023 All-Mountain West

• 2023 NCAA USTFCCCA All-American Honorable Mention

• 2023 Mountain West Student-Athlete of the Week

• 2023 Individual Conference Champion

• 2023 Mountain West Women’s Field Athlete of the Week

How has her father and family influenced her path?

Mya has stated that her father is the biggest influencer on her career, and that the most important thing her parents have taught her is "hard work and dedication", according to her ASU profile. Mya has also influenced her father's life, with Brock mentioning in his memoir Death Clutch: My Story of Determination, Domination, and Survival : “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, and I can tell you that from the day my daughter was born, I have been a blessed man because of her.”

2024 Schedule

• December 7: Wyoming Power Meet

• December 13-14: UCCS Pre-Holiday Invite and MultiJ

• January 17-18: CU Potts Invite

• January 25: UCCS Invite

• January 31-February 1: Colorado Invitational // New Mexico Team Challenge

• February 14-15: Husky Classic // Don Kirby Elite

• February 27-March 1: Mountain West Indoor Championships

• March 14-15: NCAA Indoor Championships

What’s next?

Mya Lesnar is carving out her own legacy and forging her own path with the Lesnar name. She’s already achieved significant milestones in her young career, and although she missed the opportunity to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, her future in athletics remains bright.

Mya isn't just focused on athletic pursuits, however. She has shared a little known fact via her ASU profile that she dreams of joining the military.

Will she continue to strive for Olympic glory, follow her father’s footsteps into the squared circle, or pursue career in the military? Only time will tell.

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