The University of Minnesota highlights two rowers of color, Misha Shah and Radhika Ajmera, who are the only rowers of color on the team. Both are coxswains, playing a crucial role in steering the boat. Shah and Ajmera have excelled in their first season with the Gophers, with Ajmera guiding the freshman eights to victory in her collegiate debut. They both balance rigorous training with academic success, with Shah aiming to attend medical school and become a doctor, while Ajmera studies marketing. Both rowers are aware of the lack of diversity in the sport, and hope to see more representation in the future. Despite the challenges they face, both Shah and Ajmera are respected by their peers for their hard work and dedication to their sport. Rowing requires year-round training and the rowers face tough weather conditions, with wind being their biggest enemy. Despite the lack of diversity in the sport, Shah and Ajmera are proud to represent people of color on the team and hope to inspire others to join the sport.
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