LI Athlete: Cedric Bond

A world-class kayaker at 16, Cedric Bond is heading off to Russia for the 2008 Junior World Test Regatta.

Marques Hunter of the Peninsula Gateway in Gig Harbor, WA, wrote that "Bond is a budding All-American. He plans to train for the 2012 Olympic Games in London, as well as the 2016 games. By then, he’ll be in his prime in his mid-20s."

And he doesn't eat dairy, although he's not vegan:

One important aspect that plays into Bond’s love for kayaking is taking care of his body. About half of the foods he eats are organic. Bond ingests eggs, fruit, bagels and bananas, and doesn’t get his protein from dairy because he’s lactose intolerant.

The night before a big regatta, he’ll east [sic] pasta and occasionally eat a steak because of its high protein value.

After a strenuous workout, Bond takes a recovery drink that contains the right mixture of carbohydrates and protein.