The Boat Race
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The Boat Race is a renowned annual rowing race between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club, rowed between men's and women's open-weight eights on the River Thames in London, England. It is also known as the University Boat Race and the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
The first Men's Boat Race took place in 1829 in Henley on Thames following a challenge between old school friends. Since the second Race in 1836 the contest has taken place in London. The first Women's Boat Race took place in 1927 and moved to the Championship Course in 2015.
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Event
The Boat RaceWebsite
theboatrace.orgCategory
RegattaRecurrence
AnnualDate
Late March 2023 Location
LondonShare