10 World-Renowned Athletes Who Follow Vegan Lifestyles. As the benefits of plant-based diets continue to become more well-known, many athletes are embracing this change in lifestyle. . Here are 10 world-renowned athletes who have successfully converted to a vegan lifestyle. . 1. Venus Williams. 2. Hannah Teter. 3. Tia Blanco. 4. Colin Kaepernick. 5. Meagan Duhamel. 6. Lewis Hamilton. 7. Derrick Morgan. 8. Fiona Oakes. 9. Kyrie Irving. 10. Steph Davis