Mykola Alekna wins men's discus at Prefontaine Classic

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.

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