Mya Lesnar

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Mya Lesnar born?April 10, 2002
2. Where was Mya Lesnar born?United States
3. What is Mya Lesnar known for?Securing back-to-back NCAA national titles in the shot put, a rare feat
4. How heavy is Mya Lesnar?8 pounds
5. What is the sport?Track and Field
6. What titles has she won?Mya won the NCAA indoor shot put championship in 2024 and the NCAA outdoor championship in 2025.

Track and Field: A comprehensive athletic discipline comprising running, jumping, and throwing events, often contested on a track and field.
Shot Put: A throwing event in athletics where a heavy spherical ball is propelled for maximum distance.
NCAA: The National Collegiate Athletic Association, the governing body for intercollegiate sports in the United States.
Biomechanics: The study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of the living body.