Vegan speedskater takes two golds and top spot

Vegan speedskater Kristen Santos-Griswold impressed at the ISU Short Track World Tour in Seoul, winning both the 1500 and 500-metre races and reclaiming the top spot in the world rankings. Despite starting the final day of the tournament in fifth place, Kristen's double victory propelled her back to number one. The American skater, known as the USA Eagle, has a history of success on the ice and credits her vegan diet for providing her with the energy and power needed to excel in her sport.

Kristen, who has been vegan since 2018 after transitioning from being a long-term vegetarian, shared that her plant-based diet not only aligns with her love for animals but also helps her feel better overall and perform at an elite level. With six world cup golds and a world championship under her belt from the previous year, Kristen's recent success further solidifies her status as a top vegan athlete in the sport of speedskating.