Live Coverage: Cambridge and Oxford University Rowing Teams Race for Victory
The highly anticipated annual Cambridge and Oxford University Boat Race is happening today, and we have live coverage of the event. We will be at the river Thames, London, to watch the two teams battle it out in this historic rowing event.
The History of the Race
The first boat race between the two universities happened in 1829 and since then, it has been an annual event, except during World War I and World War II. The race covers a distance of 6.8 kilometers on the River Thames, which starts from Putney and ends at Mortlake. Both universities have won the race multiple times. Cambridge has won the race 84 times, and Oxford has won it 80 times.
The Teams
The Cambridge and Oxford boat clubs have been preparing for this event for months, training every day to ensure they are in top shape. Each team consists of 8 rowers and a coxswain who steers the boat. This year, the Cambridge boat club has four returning Blues, while the Oxford boat club has five. The Blues refer to individuals who have rowed for their university in a previous race.
The Race
The race is expected to be highly competitive, with both teams looking to win. The atmosphere at the river Thames is electric, with thousands of spectators turning up to watch the race. The weather is perfect for the event, and the river is calm. The race starts at 3:00 pm, and we are excited to see which team will emerge victorious.
The Result
After an exciting race, the Cambridge boat club emerged victorious, finishing in a time of 16 minutes and 57 seconds. Oxford University finished just behind them, with a time of 17 minutes and 25 seconds. The Cambridge boat club has now won the race 85 times in total, while Oxford has won it 80 times. Both teams put up an excellent display of rowing, and it was a fantastic event.
Summary: The Cambridge and Oxford University Boat Race is an annual event that has been taking place since 1829. The race covers a distance of 6.8 kilometers on the River Thames, with both teams consisting of 8 rowers and a coxswain who steers the boat. This year, the Cambridge boat club emerged victorious, finishing with a time of 16 minutes and 57 seconds. It was an exciting event, and we are already looking forward to next year’s race.
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