to recover some of the gap as the crews passed Chiswick Steps. The Light Blues maintained their lead and passed the finishing post in a time of 16 minutes 57 seconds, 28 seconds slower than the course record, but 2 seconds and 1 length ahead of their opponents. The Oxford cox raised a protest, but it was declined. It was Cambridge's third victory in the last four years, and took the overall record in the event to 84–80 in their favour. Reaction After the victory, Cracknell's former Olympic team-mate Matthew Pinsent described his colleague's achievement as "off the scale". CUWBC stroke Lily Lindsay said that despite having featured in international rowing for the United States, rowing in the Boat Race was incomparable, and "training alongside my team-mates has been unbelievable. It's been a pleasure". References External links 2019 sports events in London 2019 in rowing The Boat Race Women's Boat Race April 2019 sports events in the United Kingdom Boat Boat