Let’s look at how plans have gone, reflect on lessons learnt in 2012, mention some ideas and plans for upcoming shows, and find out what resonates. more
Posted 11 years ago Tagged 1998 Winter Olympics 2012 London Olympics Amy Walsh Canada Charlene Wong Kara Lang Murray Rose Serena Williams Veganism VegNews
At The Vegan Option, I’ve try to get facts right – and that includes talking about vegan Olympians in our shows about the Olympics. Where I could, I checked with the athletes themselves.
Over the course of the Olympic sites including EcoRazzi, VegNews, FourGreenSteps, and BigCityVegan have posted lists of vegetarian and vegan athletes and Olympians. I’d be happy to hear references that show otherwise, but putting them on a list could be confusing. I’m particularly proud that one of our listeners, Marcus Dredge, joined in the fact-checking. more
Posted 11 years ago Tagged Brendan Brazier Canada Football Kara Lang London Olympic Olympic Games Soccer
Kara Lang holds the record as the youngest woman ever to score a goal in international soccer – but her passions also include vegan cupcakes.
Now retired from football, she took time out from her busy schedule as part of Canadian station CTV’s Olympic team to talk to me about her story, touring, and the vegan mentor she improbably found in her own national squad. more