Vegan takes women’s title at European Strongman champs

At the 2025 Official Strongman European Championships in York, UK, vegan athlete Angelina Berva made headlines by winning the U82kg women's title. Competing in five events, Angelina excelled in the sandbag toss and deadlift, with an impressive eight reps of 210 kilograms in the latter. Despite coming in second in the log lift, third in the sandbag steeplechase, and fourth in the super yoke, Angelina's consistent performance earned her first place with 44 points, a significant 7.5 points ahead of the runner-up.

A vegan since 2011, Angelina credits her plant-based diet for her physique and athletic achievements. She believes that being vegan is not a hindrance to reaching a high level of performance and hopes to inspire others to pursue their fitness goals while following a vegan lifestyle. Angelina's success at the championships showcases the strength and endurance that can be achieved through plant-based nutrition in the world of competitive sports.