Vegans Thriving. Elite Vegan Athletes
Shelli Beecher-Seitzler is a natural bodybuilder who has made an impressive impact on the sport in a short time.
After several people suggested she compete, she started training six days a week with the aim of competing. After five months she entered the 2018 INBF NW Royal Natural Bodybuilding Championship. Read More... “Shelli Beecher-Seitzler”
Borja Ignacio Perez Batet is a multisport athlete from Spain who competes internationally. He’s competed in the European and World Duathlon Championships, taking the 30-34 age group World title in 2016.
Borja has also run 10k in an extremely competitive 29:25, and among his results were a win in the San Silvestre Vallecana Amateur in 2017, a race with 45,000 runners. Read More... “Borja Perez Batet, vegan runner”
Chris Smalling has become a hot property in soccer. The English centre back plays for the world famous Manchester United in the English Premier League, and has also been picked for the English national team.
He signed for United in 2010 aged 21 and has helped the club towards the FA Cup (2016), Europe League title (2016-7) and an English league title (2016-7). Read More... “Chris Smalling, vegan footballer”
Andreas Vojta is an Austrian track athlete who has become the leading national track runner as well as a successful international competitor.
He has personal bests of 3:36 for the 1500 metres, 13.38 for 5000m and 28:33 for the 10,000 metres. Read More... “Andreas Vojta, vegan runner”
Zack Belknap is a pro-card holding bodybuilder and NASM certified personal trainer and from Eugene, Oregon. He has been awarded a WNBF Pro Card after impressive performances at regional level.
“My greatest achievements in bodybuilding have been winning my pro card in September 2018 and then winning my first pro show in April 2019” Zack tells us – although he has fond memories of another competition. Read More... “Zack Belknap, vegan bodybuilder”
Adam is a veteran cyclist who has travelled the world to participate in the top cycling events.
In 2003 the Australian competed in two tours and one classic, and by mid 2019 he had completed 28 grand tours and 12 classics. Read More... “Adam Hansen, vegan cyclist”
Nick Squires is an accomplished powerlifter who competes in the raw divisions in California, USA and internationally.
He’s taken overall first in the LA Open, and Conejo Valley Open and category first in the RAF Open. Read More... “Nick Squires, vegan powerlifter”
Dean Maher recently stood on the top of Everest having planned to do it a year later and changing plans. It marked the culmination of some extreme fitness training,
The summiting of Everest is one of the greatest achievement in mountaineering, and was part of Dean’s fourth trip to the Himalayas. Read More... “Dean Maher, vegan mountaineer”
Bryant Jennings is one of the leading heavyweight boxers in the world, with an impressive international record including two title challenges.
At school he played American football and basketball and competed in the 200 metres and shot put. Read More... “Bryant Jennings, vegan boxer”
Jehina has been competing in bodybuilding since age 19. She is now
In 2013 she won first place in women’s physique and first overall at the NPC Eastern USA Bodybuilding Championship. In 2014 at her first international show, Team Universe, she was awarded a Pro Card by IFBB. Read More... “Jehina Malik, vegan bodybuilder”
Maayan Eliasi is an Israeli bodybuilder who has broken into international competition and won her Pro Card.
In 2018 she won 1st place in the Israeli national NABBA Bikini division Over 30 category. Soon afterwards she won the WNBF Israel in fit body category and overall fit body and received the WNBF Pro Athlete card. Read More... “Maayan Eliasi, vegan bodybuilder”
Kelly Colobella is known for her strength and fitness, having played in women’s semi-professional (full tackle) American football since 2000. As a key team member of Utah Falconz, who play in the US National League, she has played a part in contending for the National Championship four times, winning twice. Read More... “Kelly Colobella, vegan American Footballer”
Natural Bodybuilder SuzAnne Llano started training seriously in 2009. Since then she’s entered over twenty competitions, taking wins and podium places. The elite accolade of a Pro Card is something she’s been awarded in three federations: the NGA, ANBF and NFF. Read More... “SuzAnne Llano, vegan bodybuilder”
Kuntal is an Indian mountaineer who has pushed the boundaries in his sport with some amazing climbs.
In October 2014 he climbed Mount Manaslu, which at 8163 metres is the eighth highest mountain in the world. In May 2016 he went on to climb Everest, which he tackled from the South side. Read More... “Kuntal Joisher, vegan mountaineer”
Coming to powerlifting relatively late in life has not stopped Glenda Presutti from taking the sport by storm and rapidly emerging as a force recognised nationally and beyond.
It’s not been easy, the 62 year old (in 2018) registered nurse has overcome numerous injuries. Read More... “Glenda Presutti, vegan powerlifter”
Paolo is an Italian cyclist known for his long distance cycling events. He competes in mountain biking and loves races of up to 24 hours.
In 2016 Paolo placed second in 24 hour Barbano Vicentino and took third in the Bellaria Igea Marina, also a 24 hour event. Read More... “Paolo Barbon, vegan cyclist”
Marc-Olivier Brouillette is an American Football player who played in the Canadian National Football League. Playing as a Linebacker or Safety, the 185 cm (6ft 1) vegan has enjoyed a long career in the sport.
Marc-Olivier joined the Montreal Alouettes in May 2010 and played 103 games. Read More... “Marc-Olivier Brouillette, vegan American footballer”
Anastasia Zinchenko has been competing in powerlifting for several years, recording some high profile placings and impressive totals. She’s competed in the 63kg and 72 kg weight classes, and taken regional UK titles, national placings – and competed internationally.
In 2014 she won the BDFPA All Midlands Championships 72 kg weight class and took second in the 2014 British Universities Powerlifting Championship, 63 kg class. Read More... “Anastasia Zinchenko, vegan powerlifter and bodybuilder”
Calle has been taking on some of the most difficult courses on American Ninja Warrior, reaching the national finals on several occasions.
Ninja Warrior originated in Japan and consists of obstacle courses of increasing difficulty, with competitors being eliminated after failing to complete obstacles or running out of time. Read More... “Calle Alexander, vegan ninja warrior”
Allie is a Canadian wrestler who has had success nationally and beyond. She’s also competed under the name Cherry Bomb and her real name Laura Dennis.
In 2006 she debuted with the Great Canadian Wrestling federation. In April 2007 she won the W.I.L.D. Read More... “Allie, vegan wrestler”
TJ Galiardi is a retired professional ice hockey player, he started playing in the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 2007-8, returning to his home town where he joined Calgary Hitmen early in that season. TJ was named the #2 rookie in the WHL with 70 points, leading the whole league in playoff scoring. Read More... “TJ Galiardi, vegan ice hockey player”
Vegan figure skater Larkyn Austman has quickly made an impact on her sport. By age 20 she had already won medals in national and international competition.
She first competed as a junior and won Gold at the 2013 Canadian Championships. Since then she has progressed to senior level and in 2016 placed sixth at the Canadian Championships, following this with a fourth in 2017 – which qualified her for the national team. Read More... “Larkyn Austman, vegan figure skater”
Ramona is a masters weightlifter, competing nationally in America and also internationally. Competing in the 63 kg category, she has also competed in powerlifting, although has had more success with Olympic lifting.
Her only powerlifting meet was in 2015 and her 221 kg (488 lb) total gave her victory in the Masters division. Read More... “Ramona Cadogan, vegan weightlifter”
Nigel is a powerlifter whose enthusiasm for his sport has led him to train others as well as compete. His training has brought him national success with some amazing lifts.
In 2017 he competed in the Canadian Nationals where the 126 kg lifter squatted an enormous 300 kg, benched 195 kg and finished off with a deadlift of 290 kg. Read More... “Nigel Morton, vegan powerlifter”
Karl Bruder is a bodybuilder who has impressed everyone as he has made great advances in the sport.
He has a win at the WABBA Grand Prix (2016) and took 6th place at the Mr Universe before placing 4th at the PCA Physical Culture – all as a vegan. Read More... “Karl Bruder, vegan bodybuilder”
Yolanda Presswood is a powerlifter who has achieved great things very quickly.
Originally competitive in the bikini and fitness categories of bodybuilding, Yolanda started competing in Crossfit in November 2014 and then moved to powerlifting in October 2016, with her first competition in December of that year. Read More... “Yolanda Presswood, vegan powerlifter”
Lisa is established as an active multisport athlete, representing Team GB in Duathlon and competing for European and World honours.
In 2017 Lisa qualified for the European Duathlon Championships for her age group, marking an achievement that she did not think she would beat. Read More... “Lisa Gawthorne, vegan duathlon competitor”
Tammy Fry Kelly is well known both for her business activities and her achievements in sport.
The karate 5th Dan black belt has competed nationally and internationally for over twenty years, and was part of the South African Senior National Karate team for ten years. Read More... “Tammy Fry Kelly, vegan karate expert”
Jay has made a rapid impact on the martial art of Brazillian Jiu Jitsu as he has fought his way to the very top.
In 2016, fighting in the Brown Belt Masters Division Jay entered five international tournaments sanctioned by the lead federation IBJFF, taking Gold in all 5 tournaments. Read More... “Jay Oliveira, vegan fighter”
Julia has been a prolific competitor in a variety of sports, competing internationally in bobsleigh, bodybuilding, fitness and sprinting.
The path hasn’t always been smooth; Julia was born with a heart condition which was not diagnosed until 2009, and a bobsleigh crash left her with a broken back. Read More... “Julia Hubbard, vegan sprinter and figure competitor”