Vegan Speed Skater Takes Another Gold

Vegan speed skater Kristen Santos-Griswold has continued her winning streak by taking another gold medal. The US-based skater won the 1000-metre race at the World Tour season finale in Italy, securing the Crystal Globe award for the overall women's winner for the season. With wins in multiple races and scoring high points, Kristen dominated the competition by winning 170 points ahead of the chasing pack.

Having won gold at the World Championships and World Cup, Kristen attributes her success to her switch to a vegan diet in 2018. Concerned about the ethical implications of the dairy and egg industry, Kristen made the change to a plant-based diet, which she believes has led to improved performance on the ice. Her success adds to the growing list of achievements by vegan athletes challenging misconceptions about strength and fitness on a plant-based diet.