Women's Boat Race 2010

65th Women's Boat Race
Date 28 March 2010 (2010-03-28)
Winner Oxford
Margin of victory 4 lengths
Winning time 5 minutes 56 seconds
Overall record
(Cambridge–Oxford)		 40–25
← 2009 2011 →

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.

Background

The 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

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.[1] The trophy was presented by the 2009 Oxford University Boat Club president and Olympic silver medallist Colin Smith.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Boat Race – Results". The Boat Race Company Limited. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "History of the course". Henley Royal Regatta. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Kim, Una (31 March 2010). "The Henley Boat Races". Cherwell.
  4. ↑ "Colin Smith Bio, Stats and News". Sports Reference. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
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