In which year was the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race declared a draw because it was said that the judge was asleep under a bush as the crews passed the finish line?
The Boat Race 1901 with the bend of the river in their favour, they levelled the race as the crews passed Mortlake Brewery. Encountering more rough water, Cambridge were unable to respond and Oxford passed the finishing post two-fifths of a length ahead, in a time of 22 minutes 31 seconds. It was the Dark Blues' first win in three years, and the slowest winning time since the 1877 race. The victory took the overall record in the event to 33–24 in favour of Oxford. Notes Bibliography The Boat Race 1901 The 58th Boat Race took place on 30 March 1901. Held annually, the
The Boat Race 1859 favour of Cambridge. It was the first time in the event's history that a boat sank. Notes Bibliography The Boat Race 1859 The 16th Boat Race took place on 15 April 1859. Held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. After Cambridge's request for a postponement due to extremely rough conditions was rejected, Oxford won the race after Cambridge sank. It was the first time in the history of the event that one of the crews did not finish the race. The Boat Race is a