Vegan Champions - Strength in Compassion, Part 1 of 2

A vegan diet provides all the essential proteins and nutrients needed for building musculature and enhancing strength. From Tom Butts (vegan), the World’s Strongest Natural Man, to Maddie McConnel (vegan), a World Champion bodybuilder, and Cheavon Clarke (vegan), a British Cruiserweight Champion, athletes across various disciplines are actively exploring the benefits of vegan (plant-based) nutrition.

The title “World’s Strongest Natural Man” embodies exceptional strength and integrity, upheld by the Natural Strongman Federation’s drug-tested standards. Tom Butts, a personal trainer from Southampton, England, won this prestigious competition in 2023 and repeated his victory in August 2024. “I’ve not had to do any harder training. I am getting just as many calories and the energy that I need on a vegan diet. With a carefully planned vegan diet, you can succeed in whatever athletic discipline, whatever sport you are willing to take part in.”

Next, we introduce Maddie McConnell, a vegan professional athlete, and the 2024 World Champion Bodybuilder. “Animals are sentient beings with feelings and desires. They deserve love and respect just like you and I. Your pet is no different from a cow, pig, bird, fish etc. Animals do not wish to die, therefore killing animals is not humane.”

Another internationally recognized vegan athlete, the Jamaican-born British professional boxer Cheavon Clarke, is a powerhouse like no other! At present he holds the following designations: the British Cruiserweight Champion, WBA Intercontinental Champion, and IBF International Champion. “When I became vegan, my recovery time reduced. There’s no loss of power, no loss of muscle.” “Still think real men need to eat meat? Listen, being a vegan works for me. Perhaps it will work for you too.”