Oxford Women Win First Boat Race In 8 Years as Cambridge Men Take 4th Straight

Oxford's women ended eight years of Cambridge dominance with a stunning victory by 9.4 seconds.

“- Published Oxford claimed their first victory in the women's Boat Race since 2016 as Cambridge won their fourth consecutive men's race”

BBC

Olympic bronze medallist Heidi Long led the Dark Blues to their first triumph since 2016, marking their 31st overall win.

BBC

Cambridge men extended their dominance, winning their 171st race for a seventh win in eight years.

The race took place in tricky and blustery conditions with exceptionally rough water on the Thames.

Cambridge men were pushed by Oxford in the early stages before pulling clear in the final third.

Daily Mail

The boats came perilously close multiple times as both teams competed for the fastest water lines.

The Boat Race dates back to 1829 for men and 1927 for women.

“Both the Cambridge men's and women's crews from the University of Cambridge defeated Oxford this Sunday in the traditional annual regatta on the River Thames, drawing thousands of spectators on both banks of the river in London”

El Periódico

This year's races featured multiple Olympians including Heidi Long and Frederik Breuer.

The event remains one of the last bastions of British amateurism despite elite-level athletes.

Tens of thousands of fans lined the banks of the Thames with more than 200,000 watching each year.

The race is the second most-watched event in the UK after the Olympic Games.

ESPN

Spectators faced physical river challenges including floating debris and wind.