MoneyWeek9 年
10 June 1829: the first Oxford and Cambridge boat race
On 10 February 1829, Cambridge University Boat Club officially challenged Oxford to a race. And on this day in 1829, the first race took place at Henley in front of some 15,000 spectators.
The Harvard Crimson5 年
Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race.
The Cambridge University Boat Club Lent races will be rowed on Feb. 21, after which the university eight will go to London. Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter.
Oxford Mail on MSN10 个月
Final preparations as Oxford take on Cambridge in The Boat Race
The boat clubs of Oxford University and Cambridge University unveiled the 36 student rowers who will participate in the race.