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First Inter-University Boat Race
- When
- 1829
- Where
- Henley-on-Thames
Cambridge challenged Oxford to a rowing race at Henley-on-Thames in 1829, which Oxford won easily using a boat resembling a Cornish pilot gig.
The inaugural inter-university Boat Race took place in 1829 at Henley-on-Thames. Cambridge challenged Oxford, but Oxford won easily. The winning boat was 45 feet long and weighed 972 pounds, resembling a pilot gig from Cornwall. This event established the tradition of annual racing between the two universities.
Sources
- The Boat Race Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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