Athletes

A vegan diet contains all the protein and other nutrients needed to build muscle and strength, as numerous internationally recognised and national record holding strong vegans have proved. Some of the strongest powerlifters are vegans and more are showing an interest in plant-based nutrition.

Angelina Berva strong vegan strongman/strongwoman world #1

Angelina is an incredible strength athlete who has made a massive impact of the sport of strongman in her native France as well as competing overseas. She is four- times France’s Strongest Woman and has taken the world title at both Static Monsters and Extinct Games.

Melissa Busta strong vegan strongman/strongwoman

Melissa has reached elite status in two sports as she has piled on the muscle and developed exceptional strength. Her enthusiasm for training and competition is fantastic, and has doubtless contributed to her rapid success.

Sarah Kashdan powerlifter strong vegan

From four recorded meets, Sarah has taken four wins and a second, including a win in both the Open and Submasters at the Mr America Sport Festival 2023.

Daniel Austin powerlifter strong vegan

Daniel is a powerlifter who has only ever competed as a vegan. He's competed at 75 and 82.5 kg, taking three national US titles.

Sophia Ellis powerlifter strong vegan

Sophia is an accomplished powerlifter with multiple successes nationally and internationally.

Katya Gorbacheva powerlifter strong vegan

Katya Gorbacheva is a USA powerlifter competing with USAPL and USPL. She has transitioned from the bikini and figure categories of bodybuilding with fantastic success. Competing in the 75 kg category (raw), she has squatted 165 kg, benched 87.5 kg and deadlifted 172.5 kg. Her competition total stands at 425 kg.

Ryan Stills powerlifter strong vegan world #1

Ryan has been a world class powerlifter for several years, making his mark at the highest level against the strongest opponents. He has been World Masters Champion of four occasions.

Bradie Crandall powerlifter strong vegan strongman/strongwoman

Bradie has quickly established himself as a notable powerlifter in the USA. At a young age he has already hit international standards.

Hollie Kempton powerlifter strong vegan

Hollie is an incredibly strong powerlifter who has achieved some amazing lifts. Competing in the ~48kg category, she has squatted 105kg and benched 60kg. Her deadlift is over three times her bodyweight at 155kg.

Dawid Kawka powerlifter strong vegan

Dawid Kawka is a Polish powerlifter who made his mark on the 2020 National Championships with some enormous lifts.

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