Olympian vegetarians

Vegetarians - despite Pop-eye's valiant championing of spinach - have always had a reputation for being weak and weedy.  So, it was nice to see this article from The Guardian on vegetarians who are competing or have competed in the Olympics.  In particular, it was nice to have a mention of those - like myself - who have been vegetarian all their lives.  Not that I disapprove of "converts" - I just find it irritating when it's assumed that every vegetarian is a convert.