Swedish biathlete Hanna Öberg is an ambassador for World Class Veggie ©Swedish Olympic Committee

The Swedish Olympic Committee and World Wildlife Fund's joint project – World Class Veggie – will develop vegetarian food to fit the needs of an elite athlete. 

The project was announced in October with the aim of promoting sustainable food. 

Vegetarian food will be developed for athletes and recipes will be made available to the broader public through a cook book. 

Swedish cross country skier Charlotte Kalla is an ambassador for World Class Veggie ©Getty Images
Swedish cross country skier Charlotte Kalla is an ambassador for World Class Veggie ©Getty Images

Five Swedish Olympic medallists have become ambassadors for World Class Veggie.

They include cross country skier Charlotte Kalla, biathlete Hanna Öberg, Alpine skier André Myhrer, sailor Max Salminen and horse rider Peder Fredricson. 

The World Wildlife Fund is the world's leading independent conservation organisation.