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Super-strong vegan Alison Crowdus has been recognised as one of the world's strongest women as the international rankings for bench press have been released.

• Read more about Vegan storms the powerlifting rankings

Pro triathlete Antoine Jolicoeur Desroches stepped up the highest level last weekend when he raced against some big names in the Chattanooga 70.3 triathlon.  With three stages there was always likely to be drama and this was no exception as Antoine sought one of the top places.

• Read more about Chattanooga challenges leave a vegan on the podium

Hulda has been a force in Icelandic lifting for several years now, and after setting another Icelandic record recently she took on her first European competition.  Following a long journey from remote Iceland to Malaga in Spain, Hulda was focussing on even bigger lifts than before.

• Read more about European competition and more national records

Vegan fighter Cam Awesome has won multiple American titles at Heavyweight and Superheavyweight, including three National Golden Gloves titles.  He returned to seek out his fourth this year with the other fighters knowing he's the man to beat.

• Read more about Vegan fights for the US Golden Gloves title

Julia has two national powerlifting records and is entering international competition.  She works full time as a fitness oinstructor and has been vegan since 2013, making the change initially for fitness reasons and later enthusiastically embracing the ethics.

• Read more about Julia Trezise-Conroy, vegan powerlifter

Hulda B Waage already holds the National record in bench press and is recognised as a force in powerlifting.  She's just competed in the Icelandic Championships and proved what vegans are capable of.

• Read more about Vegan viking shines in Icelandic powerlifting championships

Alberto is a versatile endurance athlete who has excelled at ultramarathon and marathon races as well as taking on demanding cycling challenges.  He is a proud vegan, wearing his "I Don't Eat Animals/No Como Animales" T-Shirt in races.

• Read more about Alberto Palaez Serrano

Vegan 'Queen of the Extreme' took on her third Marathon des Sables this year.  In addition to extreme heat, vast distances and terrible terrain, Fiona was faced with a new challenge when her shoes were almost unusable after three of the six days.  Read more here.

• Read more about Third MdS throws up new troubles for vegan Fiona

After years at the top of his game, baseball pitcher Pat Neshek was asked to represent the USA in a tournament they had never won.  The vegan played a key role in the success of his team, read more here.

• Read more about Vegan helps US to their first win at the Classic

Light heavyweight bodybuilder Derek Tresize has won three fitrst places and holds the coveted Pro Card with the WNBF.  All successes have been as a vegan. Read more here.

• Read more about Derek Tresize, vegan bodyuilder

She's only just joined our site so we're pleased to to be bringing news of Alison Crowdus' competition.  It's been at no less than the Arnold XPC finals, where Ali put in a great performance.  Read more about just how well she did here.

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Superheavyweight powerlifter Alison Crowdus has quickly become a leading lifter in the US, qualifying for the XPC finals at the Arnold Sports Festival.  Her impressive equipped total is one she fully expects to improve on and she is also starting to compete in strongman.

• Read more about Alison Crowdus, vegan powerlifter

Extreme events run in extreme heat, extremely well form the basis of Vlad Ixel's competition.  Recently he took on the MSIG 54k which offered more of the same.  Read how he got on here.

• Read more about Rocky road to success on the Hong Kong trails

Mixed 300 metres relays and elimination miles were among the innovative events facing Vegan Morgan Mitchell and other athletes at the Nitro Athletics meeting.  Read how she got on as she represented Australia against leding athletes from around the world.

• Read more about Nitro Athletics offers new challenges for Morgan

Five consecutive Skate Canada International titles and the current World Title meant that hopes were high when vegan Meagan Duhamel and her pairs partner skated at Skate Canada 2017.

• Read more about Meagan's chance to make history with a sixth title

This trainer, triathlete and pro-bodybuilder turned vegan in 2013 and has thrived on a nutrient-rich diet.  He's continued to  compete and develop his amazing physique.

Ivan is a natural bodybuilder who has held a Pro Card since 2009 and been vegan since 2013.  He's had reached the podium several times and also finds time to compete in triathlon and duathlon races with great success.

• Read more about Ivan Blasquez, vegan physique competitor

What did vegan athletes do in 2016?

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Multiple American champion Cam Awesome stepped into the ring looking to become US Heavyweight champions again.

• Read more about Cam fights for yet another national title

Three world class vegan athletes are shortlisted for the Vegan Athlete of the Year title this year. Who gets your vote? Read the profiles below and then scroll down to vote.

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Johanna is a world recognised athlete in two seperate sports, having represented German in rugby Union and won an international series in team cycling.  Vegan for half her life, she continues to train and has more competition planned in cycling.

• Read more about Johanna Janke, vegan rugby player and cyclist