Vegan powerhouses excel at Arnold Sports Festival
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Vegan powerhouses excel at Arnold Sports Festival

Viva! • May 21, 2025
At the Arnold Sports Festival, seven vegan strength athletes showcased their incredible skills and talent against the world's best in Columbus, Ohio. Bradie Crandall, known as the 'Vegan Hercules', put in a strong performance in the competition, despite missing a key lift he had consistently nailed in training. Melissa Busta and Angelina Berva also excelled in their events, with Busta finishing sixth overall and Berva securing second place with great all-round performances.

Other vegan athletes, such as Esther Noemi, Ric Carroll, Wendi Wentzell, and Veronique Cormier, also impressed with their determination and powerful performances at the event. Their success demonstrated that vegan athletes can excel in the world of strength sports, debunking the myth that meat is necessary to build strength. These performances at the Arnold Sports Festival highlighted the quality and skill of vegan athletes in the strength sport community.
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