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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Flo Clifford

Cambridge win men’s Boat Race after Oxford end losing run in women’s event

  • Oxford's women's crew triumphed in the Boat Race, ending an eight-year losing streak against Cambridge with a two-length victory.
  • The win was particularly significant for Oxford rowers like Annie Anezakis and Olympic medallist Heidi Long, who had experienced previous defeats.
  • Coach Allan French was praised for transforming the Oxford women's squad into contenders, leading to their first win in a decade.
  • In the men's race, Oxford's crew, despite being widely considered underdogs, put up a strong fight against an unbeaten Cambridge side.
  • Although Cambridge ultimately won the men's race in brutally rough conditions, Oxford finished a respectable four lengths down, exceeding expectations.

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