im sure there are, i've just never heard anything. my friend was asking me since i know about sports, but that question i need help on. any help greatly appreciated.
2007-12-01 17:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
honestly, why do people answer with smart *** remarks like Barkley. Thanks Person 2 for giving me something.
2007-12-01 17:14:21 · update #1
whoa, even more thanks person 3! much appreciated.
2007-12-01 17:14:55 · update #2
According to veganathlete.com:
Ridgely Abele
Winner of eight national championships in karate
Surya Bonaly
Olympic figure skating champion
Brendan Brazier
Professional Ironman triathlete
Peter Burwash
Davis Cup winner and professional tennis star
Andreas Cahling
Swedish champion bodybuilder, Olympic gold medallist in the ski jump
Chris Campbell
Olympic wrestling champion
Nicky Cole
First woman to walk to the North Pole
Ruth Heidrich
Six-time Ironwoman, USA track and field Master's champion
Keith Holmes
World-champion middleweight boxer
Desmond Howard
Professional football star, Heisman trophy winner
Peter Hussing
European super heavy-weight boxing champion
Scott Jurek
Ultramarathoner, Course Record Holder at Badwater and Western States
Debbie Lawrence
World record holder, women's 5K racewalk
Sixto Linares
World record holder, 24-hour triathlon
Cheryl Marek and Estelle Gray
World record holders, cross-country tandem cycling
Ingra Manecki
World champion discus thrower
Bill Manetti
Power-lifting champion
Ben Matthews
U.S. Master's marathon champion
Dan Millman
World champion gymnast
Martina Navratilova
Champion tennis player
Paavo Nurmi
Long-distance runner, winner of nine Olympic medals and 20 world records
Bill Pearl
Four-time Mr. Universe
Bill Pickering
World record-holding swimmer
Stan Price
World weightlifting record holder, bench press
Murray Rose
Swimmer, winner of many Olympic gold medals and world records
Dave Scott
Six-time winner of the Ironman triathlon
Art Still
Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs MVP defensive end, Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame
Jane Wetzel
U.S. National marathon champion
Charlene Wong Williams
Olympic champion figure skater
2007-12-01 17:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Yam King 7 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Here's a brief list of vegetarian/vegan sports people.
Monty Panesar- English cricketer
Carl Lewis- US sprinter
Robert De Castella- Australian distance runner
Andreas Cahling- Mr. International Bodybuilder
Andrew Reynolds- Pro skateboarder
Anthony Peeler- Minnesota Timberwolves
Desmond Howard- Washington Redskins
Dick Gregory- Runner
Jim Kaat- Baseball player
Joe Namath- Football player
John Salley- Toronto Raptors
Killer Kowalski- Wrestler
2007-12-01 17:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by Richos 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
As you now know, there are plenty of vegetarian athletes. As vegetarianism becomes more mainstream, there will be more. Carl Lewis, the runner, has said that switching to a vegan diet brought his performance to a new level.
Danielle's belief that meat-eating is essential for health or muscle growth is simply a myth. A very common myth. Protein is abundant in plant foods. Vegetarians who eat a balanced diet get plenty of it. In fact, most Americans get too much protein, and get too much of it from meat. There is a direct correlation between meat consumption and disease. If "too much protein" is an unfamiliar concept to Danielle or anyone else, it's because the meat industry has a powerful PR apparatus and has used it for many decades to influence government food policy and public perceptions.
2007-12-03 07:16:12 · answer #3 · answered by jfspine 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Charles Barkley seems vegetarian.
2007-12-01 17:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by race_car_bed 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i really doubt it. meat has proteins which are required to build muscle, which is necessary to be a successful athlete. having a proper, balanced diet is one of the keys to their success.
ever notice how true vegetarians are skin and bones? lacking healthy muscle
2007-12-01 17:08:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋