Vegans Win Weightlifting Competition, Smash Stereotypes June 22, 2009
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Many years back, I tried to make some side income by posting a homemade "Vegan Power!" t-shirt design on CafePress (still available here). I thought it was a fun way to show veggie pride and solidarity—but this story really brings "vegan power" to the next level ...
You see, a new animal rights organization in Australia called UPROAR (United Protection and Rescue Organisation for Animal Rights) is striving to show people that not only are vegans compassionate and sexy, but they can also kick some serious ass when they want to.
Four members of the group recently participated in the International Powerlifting Federation competition. In their words "It was a successful day where ignorant opinions about veganism such as 'you can't be strong without eating meat and other animal products' were put to shame."
Between the four of them, they won three 1st place spots, and one 2nd, in their respective weight categories. A member named Noah also took home the "best lifter" trophy, squatting 200 kilograms (440 pounds), bench pressing 170 kg (374 lbs.), and deadlifting 230 kg (506 lbs.)!
Check out some pictures of the veggie beefcakes in action below, compliments of VeganStrength.org!
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auesomee!! this is for everyone that sais veggies cant make sport! yes we can!! love peta! (L
Posted by: ani at June 22, 2009 1:06 PMIt's funny really, I was on youtube reading comments about the Free Me music video by goldfinger and I can across a comment that read, "don't go veggie... eat meat! It's good for you... unless you like being small and frail..." I lmao when I read that and replied back with a link to this post.
Posted by: Stephanie at June 22, 2009 3:41 PMThat is so great!!! Good job lads.
Posted by: kattiep at June 22, 2009 3:54 PMniceee. sum ignorant ppl think that vegetarians/vegans r puny and weak and sickly...not tru! these guys made a point and i
Posted by: Drew at June 22, 2009 4:26 PMThat's so cool!! :D We need more vegan athletes to be spotted, so the word AND diet can be spread!! Good job, guys!
Posted by: Martha! at June 22, 2009 4:54 PMwooooooow..love it!! *.*
Posted by: Karo at June 22, 2009 4:55 PMIm a girl weight lifter and a vegetarian. I was in a class with only guys and was lifting more than they were. Talk about veggie power! :)
Posted by: Randa at June 22, 2009 5:10 PMI'm impressed. This makes me happy.
Posted by: Shannon at June 22, 2009 5:11 PMImpressive
Posted by: Alex at June 22, 2009 5:56 PMWOOP WOOP! XD
Posted by: Janelle at June 22, 2009 8:08 PMwow, im impressed.
talk about veggie power.!! >:]
and my dad says vegans arent healthy.
These guys are awesome. The guy on the left is really hot. He can bench press me anytime.
Posted by: Amanda at June 23, 2009 6:45 PMOW OW! ;)
thats so awesome (:
very impressive
I sent this picture to one of my friends. I've never been really muscular, and the fact that I'm weak and VEGAN gives people a reason to associate the two, I get plenty of protein and iron and such, I just don't do any kind of muscle building stuff. Anyway, my friend, Ryan, told me that I was weak because I was vegan and that you don't see any vegan body builders. I disagreed and then he said "Well yeah, there are vegan body builders, but they don't get nearly as big as the guys that eat meat!" this picture is now posted on his facebook wall. He laughed and simply said "touche" :)
Posted by: Nikki at September 19, 2009 5:19 PMwow! the guy on the left is my friends boyfriend ^_^ well done.
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wow, that is truly impressive!
Posted by: Jesyca at June 22, 2009 11:08 AM