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'''[[Vegan]] athletes''' are found in every kind of sport, from bodybuilding to marathon running. They are a living proof that one can achieve outstanding results even on meat-free and dairy-free diet.  
'''Vegan athletes''' are found in every kind of sport, from bodybuilding to marathon running. They are a living proof that one can achieve outstanding results even on meat-free and dairy-free diet.  


==The list of vegan athletes==
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File:Save The World Awards 2009 show06 - Carl Lewis.jpg|'''Carl Lewis''' is an American former track and field athlete who won 10 Olympic medals including 9 gold, and 10 World Championships medals, including 8 gold. Voted World Athlete of the decade (1980s) and Olympic Athlete of the Century (1900s).
File:Save The World Awards 2009 show06 - Carl Lewis.jpg|'''Carl Lewis''', American track and field athlete who won 10 Olympic medals including 9 gold, and 10 World Championships medals, including 8 gold. Voted World Athlete of the decade (1980s) and Olympic Athlete of the Century (1900s).
File:Mac danzig.jpg|'''Mac Danzig''', American mixed martial artist, winner of ''King of the Cage'' and other competitions.
File:Mac danzig.jpg|'''Mac Danzig''', American mixed martial artist, winner of ''King of the Cage'' and other competitions.
File:Robert-Cheeke vegan body building natural competition 2009 (cropped).jpg|'''Robert Cheeke''', a well-known vegan bodybuilder from USA.
File:Robert-Cheeke vegan body building natural competition 2009 (cropped).jpg|'''Robert Cheeke''', a well-known vegan bodybuilder from USA.
File:Patrik Baboumian für PETA.jpg|'''Patrik Baboumian''', a German strongman competitor and bodybuilder, having multiple titles, incl. 2011 Germany's Strongest Man.
File:Patrik Baboumian für PETA.jpg|'''Patrik Baboumian''', a German strongman competitor and bodybuilder. Holder of multiple titles, incl. 2011 Germany's Strongest Man, 2012 European Champion -140kg division GPA, etc. Set up several world records (in log lifting, etc.).
File:Scott Jurek.JPG|'''Scott Jurek''', American ultramarathoner, one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world.
File:Scott Jurek.JPG|'''Scott Jurek''', American ultramarathoner, one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world.
File:Kotetsu Boku.jpg|'''Kotetsu Boku''', Japanese-born South Korean kickboxer and mixed martial artist, ONE Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion.
File:Kotetsu Boku.jpg|'''Kotetsu Boku''', Japanese-born South Korean kickboxer and mixed martial artist, ONE Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion.
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File:Molly Cameron.jpg|'''Molly Cameron''', American professional cyclo-cross racing cyclist, winner of 2004 Cross Crusade singlespeed series.
File:Molly Cameron.jpg|'''Molly Cameron''', American professional cyclo-cross racing cyclist, winner of 2004 Cross Crusade singlespeed series.
File:Georges Laraque.png|'''Georges Laraque''', a well-known Canadian professional ice hockey forward.
File:Georges Laraque.png|'''Georges Laraque''', a well-known Canadian professional ice hockey forward.
File:Stephanie davis.jpg|'''Steph Davis''' is an American rock climber, BASE jumper and wingsuit flyer.
File:Stephanie davis.jpg|'''Steph Davis''', American rock climber, BASE jumper and wingsuit flyer.
File:Geoff Rowley.jpg|'''Geoff Rowley''', English professional skateboarder.
File:Geoff Rowley.jpg|'''Geoff Rowley''', English professional skateboarder.
File:Pat neshek2012.JPG|'''Pat Neshek''', American professional baseball pitcher (Major League Baseball).  
File:Pat neshek2012.JPG|'''Pat Neshek''', American professional baseball pitcher (Major League Baseball).  
File:John Salley LF.JPG|'''John Salley''', retired American professional basketball player. He was the first player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning teams.
File:John Salley LF.JPG|'''John Salley''', American professional basketball player. He was the first player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning teams.
File:Salim Stoudamire.jpg|'''Salim Stoudamire''', American professional basketball player who played in NBA for Atlanta Hawks.
File:Salim Stoudamire.jpg|'''Salim Stoudamire''', American professional basketball player who played in NBA for Atlanta Hawks.
File:Ed Templeton.jpg|'''Ed Templeton''', a recognized American professional skateboarder.
File:Ed Templeton.jpg|'''Ed Templeton''', a recognized American professional skateboarder.
File:Taryn Terrell.jpg|'''Taryn "Tiffany" Terrell''', American professional wrestler who performed in WWE.
File:Mike Tyson Portrait.jpg|'''Mike Tyson''', American professional Heavyweight boxer, arguably the most recognizable boxer in the modern history. Winner of multiple titles.
File:Meagan Duhamel.jpg|'''Meagan Duhamel''', Canadian pair skater, 2013 World bronze medalist, 2013 Four Continents champion, a two-time (2012, 2013) Canadian national champion, 2010 Four Continents bronze medalist, 2009 Canadian national silver medalist, and 2008 & 2010 Canadian bronze medalist.
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Other famous vegan athletes:
===Other famous vegan athletes===
* '''Rob Bigwood''', American professional arm wrestler, one of the top wrestlers in the 242 lb. division in USA. Won over 40 state tournaments in USA, as well as the left-handed World Championship in 2006.
* '''Luke Cummo''', American mixed martial artist.
* '''Luke Cummo''', American mixed martial artist.
* '''Keith Holmes''', American boxer, multiple winner of WBC Middleweight Title.
* '''Keith Holmes''', American boxer, multiple winner of WBC Middleweight Title.
===Former, disputed, or "almost" vegan athletes===
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Zabriskie David Zabriskie]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Myerson Adam Myerson]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Vaughn Mo Vaughn]


==Recommended links==
==Recommended links==
* [http://www.greatveganathletes.com Great Vegan Athletes]
* [http://www.greatveganathletes.com Great Vegan Athletes]
* [http://www.veganfitness.net Vegan Fitness]
* [http://www.veganfitness.net Vegan Fitness]
* [http://veganbodybuilding.com/ Vegan Bodybuilding]


Facebook:
=== Facebook ===
* http://www.facebook.com/GreatVeganAthletes
* http://www.facebook.com/GreatVeganAthletes
* http://www.facebook.com/VeganAthletes
* http://www.facebook.com/VeganAthletes
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Latest revision as of 06:27, 17 October 2015

Vegan athletes are found in every kind of sport, from bodybuilding to marathon running. They are a living proof that one can achieve outstanding results even on meat-free and dairy-free diet.

The list of vegan athletes

Other famous vegan athletes

  • Rob Bigwood, American professional arm wrestler, one of the top wrestlers in the 242 lb. division in USA. Won over 40 state tournaments in USA, as well as the left-handed World Championship in 2006.
  • Luke Cummo, American mixed martial artist.
  • Keith Holmes, American boxer, multiple winner of WBC Middleweight Title.

Former, disputed, or "almost" vegan athletes

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