Edwards bidding to blaze further diversity trail at World Championships

Kyra Edwards appreciates patience will be a virtue when it comes to improving diversity in British rowing and hopes her upcoming World Championship appearance will act as inspiration for the next generation. The 25-year-old is the only black member of the Great Britain squad heading to the World Championships in the Czech Republic later this month, a situation she is working with key figures at British Rowing and UK Sport to improve. Ad She has long been a vocal advocate of challenging stereotypes within her sport and described herself as feeling like ‘a guest in a white, privileged space' in a Metro interview two years ago.

RowingEuropean champion Nunn undaunted by Britain's illustrious rowing historyAN HOUR AGO Asked whether the situation has improved in the time since, she said: «There has been a lot of conversation. »A lot of people have come to me and asked what we could do, there has been a lot of talk about making the situation better and increasing diversity in the sport. «Whether we've made any physical progress yet, I'm not sure.

»It's hard to say, it's such a giant topic — it's not just the GB team, it's grassroots, and I can't alone say I know the full scope of the picture. «I'm sure there will be progress at some point but I don't think we're there yet.» Edwards has been proactive in her efforts to redress the balance, with some signs of progress apparent. British Rowing launched their Commitment to Inclusion Plan in October 2021, while Vwairé Obukohwo has been named in the Under-23 squad heading to the European Championships.