"It Is Very Distressing To Be Treated As If You Don't Belong": Boston Rowing Coach Says He Experienced Racism At Regatta

By Laura Haefeli, CBS Boston

January 4, 2024

BOSTON - Diversity and belonging are written on Boston's Community Rowing boathouse - two words coach Skye Elliot did not experience during an international regatta in France.

Elliot would not speak on camera but did send a statement to WBZ TV, reading in part, "It is very distressing to be treated as if you don't belong. It is difficult to be reminded that no matter how hard you work to achieve your goals, there will be people who may view you differently than your colleagues."

Elliot was selected as one of 10 coaches to represent the USA at the Junior World Rowing Championships back in August when Community Rowing Executive Director Ted Benford said he experienced a racist event.

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