The Boat Race 1908
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The 65th Boat Race took place on 4 April 1908. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. Cambridge were reigning champions, having won the previous year's race. In a race umpired by Frederick I. Pitman, Cambridge won by 2+1⁄2 lengths in a time of 19 minutes 20 seconds. It was their third consecutive victory and their sixth win in seven races, taking the overall record in the event to 34–30 in Oxford's favour.
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65th Boat Race | |||
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Date | 4 April 1908 (1908-04-04) | ||
Winner | Cambridge | ||
Margin of victory | 2+1⁄2 lengths | ||
Winning time | 19 minutes 20 seconds | ||
Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 30–34 | ||
Umpire | Frederick I. Pitman (Cambridge) | ||
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