The Boat Race 1924
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The 76th Boat Race took place on 5 April 1924. 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. Oxford were reigning champions, having won the previous year's race, and their crew was significantly heavier than their opponents for this year's race. Umpired by former rower Frederick I. Pitman, Cambridge won by 4+1⁄2 lengths in a time of 18 minutes 41 seconds, the fastest time since 1911. The victory took the overall record in the event to 40–35 in Oxford's favour.
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76th Boat Race | |||
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Date | 5 April 1924 (1924-04-05) | ||
Winner | Cambridge | ||
Margin of victory | 4+1⁄2 lengths | ||
Winning time | 18 minutes 41 seconds | ||
Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 35–40 | ||
Umpire | Frederick I. Pitman (Cambridge) | ||
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