Oxford University Boat Club have had their hopes of a Boat Race hat-trick denied today.
Thousands lined the shores of the River Thames to see Cambridge come from behind and claim victory in the 156th Annual Boat Race.
Despite being the bookies’ favourites to win, having two Olympic veterans in the crew, and rowing on the preferred Surrey side, Oxford failed to clinch their third title in three years. Their strong start propelled them into an early lead, which at one point saw them 3/4 of a length in front of the light-blue boat, and lasted for most of the race.
However Cambridge pushed hard to catch up after the Hammersmith bridge, raised their stroke rate and crossed the finish line with Oxford trailing by at least a length and a half.
Cambridge lead Oxford in the overall rankings by 80 wins to 75, with one dead heat.
More to follow.
