"Thames Conservancy Board, which had most effectually put a stopper"" on disruption from paddle boats to allow an uninterrupted start at 7.48am. Oxford led from the start but Cambridge redressed the balance and were half a length ahead by the time the crews shot Hammersmith Bridge. They maintained their lead to Chiswick Eyot and despite rough water, Cambridge continued in front. Avoiding a barge at Corny Reach, the Light Blues allowed their opponents to pass and take a half-length lead which Oxford took to Barnes Bridge. Even though Cambridge made a push, even drawing level, Oxford pulled away and won"
"The Boat Race 1869 The 26th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 17 March 1869. Oxford won by three lengths in a time of 20 minutes and 4 seconds. It was their ninth consecutive victory and was, at that point, the fastest time ever recorded in the event. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held"
"The Boat Race 1857 The 14th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 4 April 1857. Held annually, The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Oxford rowed in a keel-less carvel-built boat, the first time in the history of the race that such a construction method was used for one of the vessels. Umpired by Joseph William Chitty, the race was won by Oxford who triumphed over Cambridge by 11 lengths. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as"
"The Boat Race 1862 The 19th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 12 April 1862. Oxford won by 10 lengths in a time of 24 minutes and 34 seconds, taking the overall record to 10–9 in Cambridge's favour. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since 1845 has taken place on the"
"The Boat Race 1870 The 27th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on the 6 April 1870. Cambridge won by one-and-a-half lengths in a time of 22 minutes 4 seconds, their first victory since the 1860 race. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since 1845 has taken place on the Championship Course"
"The Boat Race 1861 The 18th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 16 March 1861. Held annually, The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The 1861 event, which featured the first ever non-British competitor, suffered numerous interruptions from river traffic. Oxford won by 16 lengths. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since 1845"
"that they would only row against the president's crew and Oxford's college boat club captains voted in favour of Howard. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). First held in 1829, the race takes place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities; it is followed throughout the United Kingdom and as of 2014, broadcast worldwide. Cambridge went into the"
"The Boat Race 1884 The 41st Boat Race took place on 7 April 1884. The Boat Race is an annual side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. The race, for which Robert Lewis-Lloyd acted as both umpire and starter for the first time, was won by Cambridge by margin of two-and-a-half lengths in a time of 21 minutes 39 seconds. The victory took the overall record in the event to 22–18 in Oxford's favour. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as"
"The Boat Race 1883 The 40th Boat Race, an annual side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames, took place on 15 March 1883. Following confusion at the start of the race and a snow storm during the event, Oxford won by a margin of three-and-a-half lengths in a time of 21 minutes 18 seconds. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held"
"The Boat Race 1866 The 23rd Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 24 March 1866. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Oxford won by three lengths in a time of 25 minutes and 35 seconds, one of the slowest times in the history of the event. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and"
"The Boat Race 1860 The 17th Boat Race took place on 31 March 1860. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. It was the first time in the history of the event that the race had to be restarted as a result of an obstruction. Cambridge won the event by one length, in the slowest time ever. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred"
"The Boat Race 1880 The 37th Boat Race, an annual side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames, took place on 22 March 1880 following a postponement two days earlier as a result of thick fog. It is the only time in the history of the event that the race has been rescheduled. Oxford won by a margin of three-and-three-quarter lengths in a time of 21 minutes 23 seconds. The Boat Race is an annual rowing eight competition between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. First held in 1829,"
"The Boat Race 1829 The 1st Boat Race took place at Henley-on-Thames on 10 June 1829. The race came about following a challenge laid down to the University of Oxford by University of Cambridge ""to row a match at or near London, each in an eight-oared boat during the ensuing Easter vacation"". Oxford wore dark blue jerseys while Cambridge wore ""white with pink waistbands"". In front of a crowd estimated to be around 20,000, and according to the official record, Oxford won the race ""easily"" in a time of 14 minutes 30 seconds. The Boat Race became an annual fixture,"
"Cambridge's favour. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). First held in 1829, the race takes place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities; it is followed throughout the United Kingdom and, as of 2014, broadcast worldwide. Oxford went into the race as reigning champions, having won the 1959 race by six lengths, while Cambridge led overall with 58"
"Oxford were victorious. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). First held in 1829, the race takes place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities and followed throughout the United Kingdom and broadcast worldwide. Oxford went into the race as reigning champions, having beaten Cambridge by a canvas in the previous year's race. However Cambridge held the overall lead,"
"The Boat Race 1864 The 21st Boat Race, an annual side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames, took place on 14 March 1864. Umpired by Joseph William Chitty, Oxford won by nine lengths in a time of 21 minutes 4 seconds, the fastest winning time since the event was held on The Championship Course in 1845. The race, whose start was moved in order to avoid interruptions from river traffic, was witnessed by the Prince of Wales. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes"
"The Boat Race 1900 The 57th Boat Race took place on 31 March 1900. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. Cambridge won by twenty lengths in a record-equalling time of 18 minutes 45 seconds, taking the overall record in the event to 32–24 in Oxford's favour. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held"
"The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). First held in 1829, the race takes place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities and followed throughout the United Kingdom and broadcast worldwide. Cambridge went into the race as reigning champions, having beaten Oxford by a thirteen lengths in the previous year's race. Cambridge held the overall lead, with 67 victories"
"the 1856 race. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since 1845 has taken place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities, and since the 21st century, is followed throughout the United Kingdom and broadcast worldwide. Oxford went into the race as reigning champions, having won the 1862 race by ten"
"The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). First held in 1829, the race takes place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities and followed throughout the United Kingdom and broadcast worldwide. Oxford were the reigning champions, having beaten Cambridge by three-and-a-quarter lengths in the previous year's race. However, Cambridge held the overall lead, with 68 victories to Oxford's 59."
"Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the boat clubs of University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since 1845 has taken place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities; as of 2014 it is followed throughout the United Kingdom and broadcast worldwide. Oxford went into the race as reigning champions, having beaten Cambridge by half a length in the"
"The Boat Race 1871 The 28th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on the 1 April 1871. The race, umpired by Joseph William Chitty, was won by Cambridge by one length in a time of 23 minutes 10 seconds for their second consecutive victory. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since 1845"
"a good average specimen of University rowing."" Notes Bibliography The Boat Race 1862 The 19th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 12 April 1862. Oxford won by 10 lengths in a time of 24 minutes and 34 seconds, taking the overall record to 10–9 in Cambridge's favour. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in"
"Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since 1845 has taken place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities; it is followed throughout the United Kingdom and, as of 2014, broadcast worldwide. Cambridge went into the race as reigning champions, having beaten Oxford ""easily"" in the previous year's race. However Oxford held"
"Oxford's five victories. The Boat Race 1856 The 13th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 15 March 1856. Typically held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The race, the second to be held on the ebb tide, was won by Cambridge who beat Oxford by half a length. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in"
"favour of Cambridge. It was the first time in the event's history that a boat sank. Notes Bibliography The Boat Race 1859 The 16th Boat Race took place on 15 April 1859. Held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. After Cambridge's request for a postponement due to extremely rough conditions was rejected, Oxford won the race after Cambridge sank. It was the first time in the history of the event that one of the crews did not finish the race. The Boat Race is a"
"The Boat Race 1856 The 13th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 15 March 1856. Typically held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The race, the second to be held on the ebb tide, was won by Cambridge who beat Oxford by half a length. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since"
"The Boat Race 1909 The 66th Boat Race took place on 3 April 1909. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. Cambridge were reigning champions, having won the previous year's race, while Oxford's heavier crew contained three Olympic gold medallists. In a race umpired by Frederick I. Pitman, Oxford won by three-and-a-half lengths in a time of 19 minutes 50 seconds. It was their first win in four races and took the overall record to 35–30 in their favour. The Boat Race is a"
"27–22 in their favour. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the boat clubs of University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as the ""Dark Blues"") and the University of Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). The race was first held in 1829, and since 1845 has taken place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities; as of 2014 it is followed throughout the United Kingdom and broadcast worldwide. Oxford went into the race as reigning champions, having beaten Cambridge by"
"Cambridge (sometimes referred to as the ""Light Blues""). First held in 1829, the race takes place on the Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London. The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities and followed throughout the United Kingdom and broadcast worldwide. Cambridge went into the race as reigning champions, having won the 1998 race by three lengths, with Cambridge leading overall with 75 victories to Oxford's 68 (excluding the ""dead heat"" of 1877). The first Women's Boat Race took place in 1927, but did not become an annual fixture until the 1960s. Up"
"The Boat Race 1881 The 38th Boat Race, an annual side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames, took place on 8 April 1881. In a race umpired by Robert Lewis-Lloyd, Oxford won by a margin of three lengths in a time of 21 minutes 51 seconds taking the overall record to 20–17 in their favour. The Boat Race is an annual rowing eight competition between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. First held in 1829, the competition is a race along The Championship Course on the River Thames"
"record to 22–18 in Oxford's favour. Notes Bibliography The Boat Race 1884 The 41st Boat Race took place on 7 April 1884. The Boat Race is an annual side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. The race, for which Robert Lewis-Lloyd acted as both umpire and starter for the first time, was won by Cambridge by margin of two-and-a-half lengths in a time of 21 minutes 39 seconds. The victory took the overall record in the event to 22–18 in Oxford's favour. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between"
"The Boat Race 1876 The 33rd Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 8 April 1876. Six of the Oxford crew had Boat Race experience while Cambridge's crew contained three Blues. Umpired by Joseph William Chitty, Cambridge won the race ""easily"" in a time of 20 minutes 20 seconds, following confusion as to the positioning of the finish. The victory took the overall record to 17–16 in Oxford's favour. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between the University of Oxford (sometimes referred to as"