Kyra Edwards
British rower
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Kyra Edwards (born 12 August 1997)[1][2] is a British sculler.
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| Born | 12 August 1997 Nottingham, England | ||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles | ||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Rowing | ||||||||||||||
| College team | University of California, Los Angeles | ||||||||||||||
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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]
