Kyra Edwards

Kyra Edwards (born 12 August 1997)[1][2] is a British sculler.

Kyra Edwards
Personal information
Born (1997-08-12) 12 August 1997
Nottingham, England
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Sport
Country United Kingdom
SportRowing
College teamUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Medal record
Rowing
Representing  United Kingdom
World Rowing U23 Championships
2018 PoznanWomen's Quadruple Sculls

She holds a degree in statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles.[3] Edwards is outspoken about being a role model for black and LGBTQ athletes.[4] She has criticized British Rowing's recruiting system and the high cost of equipment and coaching for contributing to limited inclusion of ethnic minorities.[5][6]

References
  1. "Kyra Edwards". British Rowing. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  2. https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/west-bridgford-schoolgirl-sights-set-150170
  3. "LGBTQ in women's sport: The view from the athlete and coach - GB rower Kyra Edwards and netball's Sara Bayman". The Telegraph. 2020-02-20. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  4. Bell, Brian C. (2020-02-27). "Rower Kyra Edwards: representation is 'an important message'". Outsports. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  5. McElwee, Molly (2020-07-05). "Special report: How can the lack of diversity in British Olympic and Paralympic sport be fixed?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
  6. Morris, Natalie (2020-10-29). "Team GB's only Black rower: 'I feel like a guest in a majority white space'". Metro. Retrieved 2020-11-16.


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