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Robert Cheeke

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Robert Cheeke
professional bodybuilder
Cheeke in 2009
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Robert Cheeke is an American vegan activist and former bodybuilder.

Biography

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Cheeke cites his positive childhood experiences growing up on a farm and interacting with the animals as the inspiration for his veganism.[1] At age 15, Cheeke made the transition to veganism and began organizing animal rights events at Corvallis High School including the initiation of recycling programs and providing vegan meals with Food Not Bombs.[2]

Cheeck was voted one of VegNews magazine's "15 most influential vegan athletes".[when?][3] Cheeke has been featured in news articles including a feature in the Willamette Week[4] and magazines like Organic Lifestyle Magazine.[5]

In 2021, Cheeke co-wrote The Plant-Based Athlete with Matt Frazier which became a New York Times bestseller in July that year.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ About the Author Archived September 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Robert Cheeke Bio". Archived from the original on 2010-09-24. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
  3. ^ "List Of Vegan Athletes". Bestveganguide.com. Retrieved 2012-03-20.[dead link]
  4. ^ "Lean, Mean Meat-Free Machine". Wweek.com. 2008-07-16. Retrieved 2012-03-20.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Best Sellers July 4, 2021". The New York Times. 2021-07-04. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
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