The 65th Women's Boat Race took place on 28 March 2010. The race was conducted as part of the Henley Boat Races and took place at Henley-on-Thames. Oxford won by four lengths length in a time of 5 minutes 56 seconds, their third consecutive win. The victory took the overall record in the event to 40–25 in Cambridge's favour.
| 65th Women's Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 28 March 2010 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 4 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 5 minutes 56 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 40–25 | ||
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Background
editThe Women's Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing competition between Oxford University Women's Boat Club (OUWBC) and the Cambridge University Women's Boat Club (CUWBC) that has taken place since 1927.[1] It was conducted as part of the Henley Boat Races, on the traditional straight course at Henley-on-Thames.[2] Oxford went into the race as champions, having won the 2009 race by one and a quarter lengths, with Cambridge leading 40–24 overall.[1]
Race
editOxford won by four lengths length in a time of 5 minutes 56 seconds, their third consecutive win. The victory took the overall record in the event to 40–25 in Cambridge's favour.[1] The trophy was presented by the 2009 Oxford University Boat Club president and Olympic silver medallist Colin Smith.[3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Boat Race – Results". The Boat Race Company Limited. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ "History of the course". Henley Royal Regatta. Archived from the original on 8 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ^ Kim, Una (31 March 2010). "The Henley Boat Races". Cherwell.
- ^ "Colin Smith Bio, Stats and News". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2015.