Mykola Alekna wins men's discus at Prefontaine Classic
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Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Mykola Alekna secured victory in the men's discus at the Prefontaine Classic on July 5, 2026, at Hayward Field. The Lithuanian world record holder, competing in an Oregon uniform, achieved a winning throw of 233 feet, 1 inch. This victory marked Alekna's second consecutive win at the Pre Classic after recovering from surgery for a torn pectoral muscle. Kristjan Ceh of Slovenia finished in second place with a throw of 229-5. Alekna's future plans remain uncertain as he considers options for returning to college competition or pursuing a professional career in athletics.
- •Alekna competed in Oregon uniform for the first time.
- •His winning throw came on his fifth attempt.
- •Jiale Zhang set a new world U20 record in the women's hammer event.
- •Chase Jackson dominated the women's shot put with a throw of 67-5½.
- •Leonardo Fabbri won the men's shot put with a throw of 74-3½.
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mykola Alekna returns to form at Prefontaine Classic
"World record holder Mykola Alekna won the men's discus at the Prefontaine Classic while wearing an Oregon uniform.
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