Kyra Edwards Explained
Kyra Edwards (born 12 August 1997)[1] [2] is a British sculler.
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]
Notes and References
- Web site: Kyra Edwards. 2020-06-12. British Rowing. en-GB.
- Web site: Sherdley. Rebecca. 2017-06-29. West Bridgford schoolgirl hopes to row Stateside. 2021-02-10. NottinghamshireLive. en.
- News: 2020-02-20. LGBTQ in women's sport: The view from the athlete and coach - GB rower Kyra Edwards and netball's Sara Bayman. en-GB. The Telegraph. 2020-06-12. 0307-1235.
- Web site: Bell. Brian C.. 2020-02-27. Rower Kyra Edwards: representation is 'an important message'. 2020-06-12. Outsports. en.
- News: Hope. Nick. 2021-01-27. Generation Next: Kyra Edwards on tackling stereotypes and changing the face of rowing. en-GB. BBC Sport. 2021-02-10.
- News: McElwee. Molly. 2020-07-05. Special report: How can the lack of diversity in British Olympic and Paralympic sport be fixed?. en-GB. The Telegraph. 2020-07-28. 0307-1235.
- Web site: Morris. Natalie. 2020-10-29. Team GB's only Black rower: 'I feel like a guest in a majority white space'. 2020-11-16. Metro. en.
- Web site: Powys Maurice. Emma. 2021-07-22. Olympics: All the LGBT athletes on Team GB. 2021-08-09. en-GB.
- Web site: Martin . Paul . 2022-09-26 . Rowing star Kyra Edwards bidding to blaze further diversity trail . 2022-11-20 . WalesOnline . en.
