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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.
The list of vegan athletes
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).
Mac Danzig, American mixed martial artist, winner of King of the Cage and other competitions.
Robert Cheeke, a well-known vegan bodybuilder from USA.
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.).
Scott Jurek, American ultramarathoner, one of the most dominant ultramarathon runners in the world.
Kotetsu Boku, Japanese-born South Korean kickboxer and mixed martial artist, ONE Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion.
Brendan Brazier, Canadian endurance athlete, winner of Canadian 50-km Ultramarathon Championships in 2003 and 2006.
Molly Cameron, American professional cyclo-cross racing cyclist, winner of 2004 Cross Crusade singlespeed series.
Georges Laraque, a well-known Canadian professional ice hockey forward.
Steph Davis, American rock climber, BASE jumper and wingsuit flyer.
Geoff Rowley, English professional skateboarder.
Pat Neshek, American professional baseball pitcher (Major League Baseball).
John Salley, American professional basketball player. He was the first player in NBA history to play on three different championship-winning teams.
Salim Stoudamire, American professional basketball player who played in NBA for Atlanta Hawks.
Ed Templeton, a recognized American professional skateboarder.
Taryn "Tiffany" Terrell, American professional wrestler who performed in WWE.
Mike Tyson, American professional Heavyweight boxer, arguably the most recognizable boxer in the modern history. Winner of multiple titles.
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
- 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.