Cambridge secure eighth consecutive win in women's race - beating Oxford by 7.72 seconds after a restart following clash of oars A whole generation of Brits grew up watching our rowers dominate the Olympics, with Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent leading the medal tallies.

In rowing, "catching a crab" is when an oar gets stuck in the water, stopping the boat's momentum. Progress toward gender equality in the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has followed a similar rhythm, with periods of forward motion interrupted by moments of tension or pushback.

CAMBRIDGE have completed another clean sweep in the men’s and women’s Boat Race 2025. It was exceptional rowing from the light blues, who well and truly thrashed their rivals. Who won