Cameron is a native of Toronto, Canada and came to the USA on a soccer scholarship to Winthrop University in South Carolina. After serving as Captain and playing in two NCAA Division 1 National Championships, Cameron became a part of the coaching staff and received his Master’s in Business Administration. After his soccer career, Cameron discovered the power of a plant-based diet. This lifestyle change empowered him to begin training and competing in long distance triathlons. Fueled by plant-based foods, Cameron completed in over seven half-ironman distance triathlons and also qualified for two Ironman 70.3 World Championships.

Cameron has always been entrepreneurial and is a huge advocate for plant-based living. He is a former student of the CNS & eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program. His most recent project is Vegan Athletic, a high performance athletic apparel brand that focuses on empowering plant-based athletes all over the world. The goal is to educate athletes and be the proof that athletes can thrive on a plant-based diet.

Student Spotlight: Cameron Alksnis
Student Spotlight: Cameron Alksnis

Cameron is a native of Toronto, Canada and came to the USA on a soccer scholarship to Winthrop University in South Carolina. After serving as Captain and playing in two NCAA Division 1 National Championships, Cameron became a part of the coaching staff and received his Master’s in Business Administration. After his soccer career, Cameron … Continued


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