This Vegan Powerlifter Was Accused Of Using Fake Weights And Steroids – Now He’s Smashing Records

Australian powerlifter Noah Hannibal, a vegan since 1991, has broken stereotypes and smashed records in powerlifting. Competing in drug-tested federations in Australia and America, he holds two national bench press records and has won gold medals in competitions like Mr America. Despite accusations of using fake weights and steroids due to his plant-based diet, Hannibal continues to prove that strength and athleticism can be achieved on a vegan diet.

Hannibal, who consumes 200g of protein daily through plant-based sources like tofu and seitan, is part of the Vegan Strong Plantbuilt team that promotes vegan athleticism. Studies have shown that plant-based diets can improve performance by decreasing weight, improving stamina, and increasing oxygen utilization during exercise. Hannibal and other vegan athletes are challenging misconceptions about veganism and strength, showing that vegan athletes can excel in competitions and break down stereotypes about plant-based diets in the athletic world.