The Vienna Roller Derby Beasts are the proud middle child of VRD — beloved by everyone. Beasts bring intensity to the track while never losing sight of teamwork and care for one another. Their biggest strength lies not only in their skills but in their spirit: they manage to keep morale high even through the most mentally draining games. The Beasts’ greatest achievement is their unwavering ability to bring new skaters and derby veterans together and create a strong, positive team spirit.

Photos by Nadine Poncioni, Franz Reiterer and Renate Schwarzmüller