Date of birth: 26 May 1977

Age on Race day: 28

Born in: Hobart, Tasmania

Home town: Hobart, Tasmania

Nationality: Australian

Club: CUBC

College: Gonville and Caius College

Course: PhD in Medical Genetics (enrolled in 2004 for 1-3 years)

Previous Uni: University of Tasmania

School: The Friends’ School

Height: 6’2

Weight: 89kg

Coach: Duncan Holland

Personal bio:

Rowed in the 2005 Cambridge Blue Boat and was elected President of Cambridge University Boat Club in the summer of 2005. Also part of the victorious Cambridge crew that won the 2005 Ladies’ Plate at Henley Royal Regatta. Was the first Tasmanian to compete in the Boat Race for Cambridge. Previously studied medicine in Australia and worked as a doctor there for three years. Came to Cambridge to study for a PhD in the Department of Medical Genetics. Edwards’ work is focusing on the role of intercellular membrane trafficking in motor neuron degeneration. One of Edwards’ first rowing coaches was Tim McClaren who is now part of the Cambridge coaching team each year. Edwards’ went on to become part of Australia’s world junior and world U23 championships teams. His sister and brother both rowed for Australia.