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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''' | 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 | 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''' | 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''', | 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.