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Gliding through generations

Bumps, blades and the history of the Oxford rowing tradition

55 years and four minutes ago

This day, 55 years ago, saw Sir Roger Bannister become the first man to run the sub-four minute mile. Alison Crawshaw interviews the Oxonian who made history.

Running into the Sand

Alison Crawshaw tells the tale of the Marathon des Sables, the toughest footrace on the planet

Shadow of Varsity inspires victory

Blues netball girls win convincingly against Nottingham

Blues step up to outpunch Tabs

Oxford's hockey blues come up with a convincing win against our sworn nemesis.

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