The Boat Race 1873
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The 30th Boat Race took place on the 29 March 1873. The Boat Race is an annual side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. In a race umpired by former Oxford rower Joseph William Chitty, Cambridge won by three lengths in a time of 19 minutes and 35 seconds, the fastest time in the history of the event. It was the first time that rowers raced on sliding seats.
Quick Facts 30th Boat Race, Date ...
30th Boat Race | |||
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Date | 29 March 1873 (1873-03-29) | ||
Winner | Cambridge | ||
Margin of victory | 3 lengths | ||
Winning time | 19 minutes 35 seconds | ||
Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 14–16 | ||
Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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