Kyra_Edwards

Kyra Edwards

Kyra Edwards

British rower

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

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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 and advocates for improved diversity in rowing.[4][5] She has criticized British Rowing's recruiting system and the high cost of equipment and coaching for contributing to limited inclusion of ethnic minorities.[6][7] She is in a relationship with Saskia Budgett, another British rower.[8] Edwards and Budgett competed together at the 2022 European Championships and 2022 World Rowing Championship.[9]

References

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    "Kyra Edwards". British Rowing. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
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    Sherdley, Rebecca (29 June 2017). "West Bridgford schoolgirl hopes to row Stateside". NottinghamshireLive. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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    "LGBTQ in women's sport: The view from the athlete and coach - GB rower Kyra Edwards and netball's Sara Bayman". The Telegraph. 20 February 2020. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
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    Bell, Brian C. (27 February 2020). "Rower Kyra Edwards: representation is 'an important message'". Outsports. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
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    Hope, Nick (27 January 2021). "Generation Next: Kyra Edwards on tackling stereotypes and changing the face of rowing". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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    McElwee, Molly (5 July 2020). "Special report: How can the lack of diversity in British Olympic and Paralympic sport be fixed?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
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    Morris, Natalie (29 October 2020). "Team GB's only Black rower: 'I feel like a guest in a majority white space'". Metro. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
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    Powys Maurice, Emma (22 July 2021). "Olympics: All the LGBT athletes on Team GB". Retrieved 9 August 2021.
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    Martin, Paul (26 September 2022). "Rowing star Kyra Edwards bidding to blaze further diversity trail". WalesOnline. Retrieved 20 November 2022.


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