The Vegan Strong PlantBuilt natural bodybuilder says plant-based living helped transform his health and now carries him to bodybuilding's most prestigious stage
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly three decades, Torre Washington has built his body without meat, dairy or eggs. Now, at 52, the vegan, natural bodybuilder is preparing for the biggest competition of his career: the 2026 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, where he will compete as part of the Vegan Strong PlantBuilt team.
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