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Fitness influencer Vladislava Galagan, aka the Kendall Jenner of Bodybuilding, has impressed her fans yet again. The Russian bodybuilder recently portrayed the famous videogame character Lara Croft in a cosplay. Fans were impressed with Galagan’s photoshoot as the Tomb Raider. However, this time, she has hit the ball out of the park with a video.

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The fitness influencer uploaded a montage of her Tomb Raider cosplay. The bodybuilder posed in the iconic two-piece Tomb raider costume and even carried prop dual pistols. Vladislava Galagan added her flavor to the character with her muscular physique. Something the original Lara Croft from the video games and the actors who portrayed her lacked. 

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Vladislava Galagan embraces her new role

Valdislava Galgan shot the video wearing a dark green tank top, black shorts, and black adventure boots with dual pistols. The only thing missing was the harness with the pistol holsters. Yet, Galagan made it work as she also showcased her gains through the cosplay. Unlike your regular cosplayer, Galgan has a world-class physique, and she didn’t shy away from flaunting her biceps.

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In fact, it was the fans who gave the fitness influencer the idea to cosplay as Lara Croft after watching one of her workout videos. While she was showing the right technique for rear delt flies, fans couldn’t help but notice the fact that her get-up in the video matched that of the protagonist of the mammoth video game franchise that’s sold 95 million copies worldwide. Galagan must’ve liked the idea because she did the cosplay just a few days later.

The Tomb Raider cosplay is Galagan’s second attempt at cosplaying as she had dressed up as Inosuke Hashibira from Demon Slayer earlier. While they had seen her cosplaying before, the fans had a lot to say about Galagan as Lara Croft.

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The fitness community had some demands for Galagan 

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Fans wanted to see Vladislava Galgan’s Lara Croft’s character in a future game. “If the next Tomb Rider game is being made, then I say take her in the game. She is our Tomb Raider,” said a fitness enthusiast. “You’ll make an awesome Lara Croft,” said a second fan. “Gorgeous! The Best Lara Croft,” wrote another fan, echoing the sentiment.

Interstingly, Crystal Dynamics recently revealed a Lara Croft character redesign. However, one fan thought the fitness icon could portray more film and video game characters. “Why were Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, and Nathan Drake (Uncharted franchise) depressed? Their careers were in ruins,” wrote the fan. “Those guns are too small for you,” said another fan.

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While Vladislava Galgan might not star in the next Tomb Raider game or film, she definitely has the fitness community’s approval, regardless.

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Sagnik Bagchi is a Senior Writer at EssentiallySports, covering collegiate and Olympic sports through opinion‑driven storytelling. His volleyball reporting often spotlights program shifts and leadership changes, including Harper Murray’s evolving role and John Cook’s candid retirement reflections at Nebraska. With nearly four years in sports media, Sagnik has contributed across key beats, from the Paris 2024 Newsbreak team to behind‑the‑scenes coverage of the NHL Playoffs. An English Literature postgraduate, Sagnik’s versatility spans bodybuilding, US sports, and Olympic disciplines. As a former Senior Bodybuilding Writer, his work earned recognition from IFBB Pro Greg Doucette. His adaptability and consistency have resulted in a place in EssentiallySports’ Journalistic Excellence Program, where selected writers work with industry mentors to refine their reporting and analytical skills.

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