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“The Thing That Surprised Me Most Was How Much That Race Hurt”
24th March 2025
In the fabled history of the Boat Race, it is difficult to imagine that there was a more defining day in the modern era, and the star of the show was Caryn Davies. She had achieved everything possible there was to do in the sport, two Olympic gold medals and one silver, multiple World Championship and World Cup titles, and yet the 6.8km long course between Putney and Mortlake was the hardest to tame.
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The 2020 Boat Race: Five Years On
In nearly 200 years, the Boat Race has rarely been cancelled. Blue Boat rowers would sooner risk sinking than concede. However in 2020, two weeks before race day, Covid-19 put a stop to the legendary rivalry taking place.
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Watch At Home with our Party Packs
14th March 2025
Bring the excitement of the Boat Race into your home with our exclusive Watch Party Pack! Whether you're cheering for Oxford or Cambridge, this downloadable pack has everything you need to create an unforgettable race-day experience. From themed decorations to fun quizzes and prediction cards, it’s the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends. Pick your side, get ready to cheer, and enjoy the action from wherever you are!
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Turning The Tide Episode 1 Released
05th March 2025
Turning The Tide 2025 has just been released. Watch it here.
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The Boat Race Renews Partnership with Graduate by Hilton
The Boat Race Company has today confirmed a renewal of its partnership with Graduate by Hilton, a hand-crafted collection of hotels residing in dynamic university-anchored towns across the U.K. and U.S.
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How The Boat Race propelled me into a career in sport
01st March 2025
Annie Lush rowed in the 2001 Boat Race, which saw a three foot win for the Light Blues - it remains the closest verdict in the history of the race. It was a moment which was in many ways set to change her life. It was the trigger for a sporting obsession: Team GB sailing at the London Olympics, winning four world championship titles, being part of the first all women’s crew in the Volvo Ocean Race and most recently, helping to launch the Magenta Project.
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