Skateboarder Steve Olson Celebrates 18 Years Sober and 26 Years Vegetarian

Professional skateboarder Steve Olson, known as Crazy Monk, announced he has reached 18 years without alcohol, weed, cigarettes, or other drugs, Shredder News reported on October 15. Olson also stated that he has gone 26 years without eating meat or eggs while pursuing a health-focused lifestyle. [1]

Along with his ongoing sobriety, Olson shared plans to simplify his diet further by eliminating caffeine, chocolate, honey, cane sugar, and other sweeteners, according to Shredder News. He has already gone over a year without drinking coffee and aims to focus on water and fruit juices to improve his overall health. [1]

Olson is an American professional skateboarder from the 1970s and 1980s who originated from Orange County, California, and works as a contemporary artist. [2]