The Boat Race 1846
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The 8th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 3 April 1846. Umpired by Charles Jasper Selwyn, Cambridge won in a time of 21 minutes 5 seconds, with a winning margin of three lengths. The race was held on the ebb tide, starting in Mortlake and ending in Putney. For the first time, outriggers were used by both crews.
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Date | 3 April 1846 (1846-04-03) | ||
Winner | Cambridge | ||
Margin of victory | 3 lengths | ||
Winning time | 21 minutes 5 seconds | ||
Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 6–2 | ||
Umpire | C. J. Selwyn | ||
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