Lawson claims National Discus Championship

Fenja Lawson stands atop the first-place podium with fellow medalists in the girls 15-16 discus competition at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Lawson edged the runner-up by 2 inches to claim the national title. Submitted photo

Fenja Lawson stands atop the first-place podium with fellow medalists in the girls 15-16 discus competition at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships. Lawson edged the runner-up by 2 inches to claim the national title. Submitted photo

Fenja Lawson displays her medal and award after winning the girls 15-16 discus title at the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships in Norwalk, California. Lawson won with a throw of 133 feet, 8 inches. Submitted photo

Fenja Lawson displays her medal and award after winning the girls 15-16 discus title at the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships in Norwalk, California. Lawson won with a throw of 133 feet, 8 inches. Submitted photo

Lawson claims National Discus Championship

Lawson claims National Discus Championship

Fenja Lawson returned from California as a national champion after winning the girls 15-16 discus competition at the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships on July 31 at Falcon Stadium in Norwalk, California.

Representing Dinius Track & Field, Lawson recorded a winning throw of 40.76 meters or 133 feet, 8 inches. She edged Addison Larson of Team NoDak Youth by just 2…