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Known for his ultra marathons and epic trail races, vegan Vlad turned his attention to the Australian national Duathlon championships with limited cycle training behind him and the challenge of a sorter distance.  If anyone doubted him, they were due a surprise....

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Lisa is a duathlon competitor who has placings at European and World level.  She has also enjoyed running at events around the world and is proud to work for a company that makes vegan confectionary.
 

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Vegan mountain runner Alister Gardner faced 100 miles of mountains with over 6 kilometres of height gain.  His determined performance showed why he has represented his country and remains one of the most impressive trail runners of the modern age.  Read more here.

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Vegan powerlifter Yolanda Presswood has turned her competitive year around with two State records and a National record in squat.  The mother of two

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Pro Card holder several times over, vegan bodybuilder Julia Hubbard competes against the best internationally - and has taken on more competitions in quick succession as she places more strain on an overcrowded trophy cabinet.

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The course was a little easy for Vlad's liking at Ultra Trail Australia - the vegan distance runner loves the hills and tricky trails that others loathe.  Following the race he's added cycling and swimming ot his training as he tries triathlon.  Read more here.

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A bike crash, dangerous seas and financial restrictions have stood in Sebastijan's way as this determined Slovenian triathlete tries to reach the World Championships. 

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Vegan triathete Antoine Jolicouer Desroches fulfilled an ambition when he qualified for and competed at the World Half-Ironman Triathlon Championships as a Pro athlete.  Not everything went well for him, although Antoine represented himself admirably and has already set himself higher targets.  Read more here.

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Vegan powerlifter Bill McCarthy had his eye on a state powerlifting record that had beeen standing for over 20 years.  It was set by a former world champion, and Bill also had distractions of his coaching routine and a new baby daughter.  Read how he got on here.

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The World Masters is a highlight of the rowing calandar, effectively providing an World Championship for 4,500 veteran rowers.  Vegan rower Ida Andersson competed in several events despite an imperfect preperation, showing her quality on a world stage. read more here.

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Tammy is a highly ranked black belt who has enjoyed competing nationally and internationally.  She also trains women in self defence and as Marketing Director of her family firm brings vegetarian products to the word.

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The UNBA Universe competition is the highlight of the year for the bodybuilding organisation, and also the competition where Julia Hubbard won her pro card.  This year she returned as a pro card holder aware that the standard would be higher among her rivals.  Read more here.

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Jay has mad a rapid impact on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, taking emphatic wins in international brown belt tournaments before completing a rapid rise to black belt.  Read more here.

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Since turning vegan in 2007, Swedish triathlete Stefhan Andersen has been national chapion in the gruelling sport of triathlon.

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Former World No.1 Neil Robertson was invited to compete at the elite Hong Kong Masters where a tough draw left him with a difficut path to success.  The Australian vegan overcame the sports biggest names to take more silverware.

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Performing at elite level in two different sports, sprinter and bodybuilder Julia Hubbard has recovered from a broken back to take nationally and internationally titles in both sports.  As a vegan she has taken national Gold in British level sprinting three times, has won seven Pro cards in bodybuilding and taken dozens of category wins.  Read more here

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Cody has already been playing at the top level for several years.  The World Chanpionships came to California and this gave him an opportunity to play the best in the world and aim for a medal.  Read how he got on here.

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As if a 250km footrace across China was not enough of a challenge, Ben also had to contend with unbelievable heat, running on sand, carrying hit own kit and even route-disrupting cows.  Vegan Ben still showed his quality as a runner and led the pack of a hundred runners.

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Ellen prefers distance running, but that hasn't stopped ther from securing three top twenty national placings in her age group in sprint events of 200 metres and below.  She's also been writing on fitness...and other topics.

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Austin Aries has been vegan since 2011 and taken world titles as a heavyweight wrestler.  Now signed to WWE, 'The Vascular Vegetarian' has spoken to us about his journey, research into food and concerns for Western society presented by the meat and dairy industries.  The interview revealed Austin's indepth knowledge of the food industry and his insight into the problems it causes.  He also told us about his gruelling schedule.  the interview is available to hear.

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