Vegan athlete Angeline Berva recently made headlines by winning both the European Strongman Games and the Static Monsters World Championships 2025, where she also set a new world record. At the European Strongman Games, Berva showcased her strength by completing an impressive eight reps of a 210kg axle deadlift and throwing five 12-15kg sandbags in under 15 seconds to claim the championship title. She continued her winning streak at Static Monsters by setting a new world record for the women's under 82kg axle deadlift with a 301kg pull, surpassing her closest competitor by more than 50kg.

Berva, who adopted a vegan lifestyle at 17 after watching animal protection videos, attributed her sports success to her plant-based diet. As a member of Vegan Strong PlantBuilt, she has achieved numerous accolades in strength competitions, including becoming France's strongest woman multiple times. By showcasing her victories on the international stage, Berva aims to challenge the misconception that meat consumption is necessary for strength and athleticism, highlighting the achievements of vegan athletes like herself and fellow competitor Tom Butts, who was crowned Natural World's Strongest Man for the third year in a row.