Mike wins AHL Man of the Year award
Tough tackles and uncompromising play aside: Mike has shown a gentler side. He's been recognised for his dedication to community involvement and local kids, winning the AHL Man of the Year award.
Many of the most successful sportspeople worldwide are now vegan. While they may differ in that they have decided to go vegan to avoid animal cruelty, for their health, to reduce environmental impact, or other reasons, they have one large similarity. They have proved that excellence and veganism often go together.
Myths still persist that state that it is not possible to be vegan and be successful in sport. These myths do not have a foundation in science, and athletes build muscle, endurance and ability on plant sources and many go on to achieve great things. The performance of these athletes is proof that veganism can and does enable excellence.
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Andreas Hanni
Vegan since age 18, Andreas has become established in the highest level of the Swiss National League.
John Salley
John is an championship-winning basketball player, now a health and fitness advocate and vegan campaigner.
Salim Stoudamire
When the record-breaking basketball player turned vegan, he delat with the coaches' concerns by getting even fitter.
Craig Heath
Champion figure skater, ice dancer and choreographer. As well as performing competitively Craig is known for some incredible performances in entertainment events.
Keith Holmes
Keith Holmes was the World WBC Middleweight boxing champion for two periods in the 1990s.
Christine Varderos
Since turning vegan in 2000, Christine has acheived some notable cyclo-cross successes and has joined the US national team.
A respected authority in the world of cycling, she has competed in prestigious events and spoken of the support she has derived from eating vegan.
Robert Lichtenwalner
This cyclist is a former national champion known for his endurance and consistency. His title is in the US 24 hours point series, an extremely tough and competetive event.
Robert is committed to veganism.
Molly Cameron
Molly is an accomplished cyclist who has won a number of individual races and the Oregon state championship twice.
he is respected as an experienced cyclist who has competed at the top for many years, and credits a vegan diet for his physical condition and mental focus.
Weia Reinboud
Weia is a Dutch veteran athlete who has set ten world records. She has excelled in the high jump and has also taken records in triple jump and heptathlon.
This came despite not competing at all until she was aged 49.
Fiona Oakes
Fiona Oakes is a passionate vegan (since teenage) who runs an animal sanctuary almost singlehandedly. She is also a elite marathon runner with top level finishes at prestigious marathons and a world record. Her personal marathon best is 2:48:00 and she won the largest UK half marathon of 2011 (masses race). She has completed the 2012 Marathon des Sables, a 154 mile event across the sand dunes of the Sahara in extreme heat.