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Lent Bumps
The Lent Bumps (also Lent Races, Lents) are a set of rowing races held annually on the River Cam in Cambridge. They began in 1887, after separating from the May Bumps, which are bumping races held in mid-June. Prior to the separation there had been a single set of annual bumps dating from its inception in 1827.''The Bumps:An Account of the Cambridge University Bumping Races 1827–1999'', John Durack, George Gilbert & Dr John Marks, 2000, The races are open to all college boat clubs from the University of Cambridge, the University Medical and Veterinary Schools and Anglia Ruskin Boat Club. The Lent Bumps take place over five days (Tuesday to Saturday) at the end of February / start of March and are run as bumps races. The most recent in the series was the Lent Bumps 2022, held from 1 to 5 March 2022. Structure The races are run in divisions, each containing 17 crews. The number of crews in each bottom division varies yearly depending on new entrants. Each crew consists of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2005 Day3
Lent ( la, Quadragesima, 'Fortieth') is a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry. Lent is observed in the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Methodist, Moravian, Oriental Orthodox, Persian, United Protestant and Roman Catholic traditions. Some Anabaptist, Baptist, Reformed (including certain Continental Reformed, Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches), and nondenominational Christian churches also observe Lent, although many churches in these traditions do not. Which days are enumerated as being part of Lent differs between denominations (see below), although in all of them Lent is described as lasting for a total duration of 40 days. In Lent-observing Western Churches, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later; depending on the Christian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 1999
The Bent Bumps 1999 were a series of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Tuesday 23 February 1999 until Saturday 27 February 1999. The event was run as a bumps race and is one of a series of Lent Bumps which have been held annually in late-February or early March since 1887. See Bent Bumps for the format of the races. In 1999, a total of 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with around 1000 participants in total. Several thousand spectators came to watch, particularly on the Saturday. Head of the River crews Caius men bumped Downing College Boat Club, Downing, Lady Margaret Boat Club, Lady Margaret and First and Third Trinity Boat Club, First and Third Trinity to take their first ever headship of the Lent Bumps The Lent Bumps (also Lent Races, Lents) are a set of rowing races held annually on the River Cam in Cambridge. They began in 1887, after separating from the May Bumps, which are bumping races held in mid-June. Prior to the separation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2012
The Lent Bumps 2012 was a series of rowing races at Cambridge University from Tuesday 28 February 2012 to Saturday 3 March 2012. The event was run as a bumps race and was the 125th set of races in the series of Lent Bumps which have been held annually in late February or early March since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with nearly 1100 participants in total. Head of the River crews men rowed over every day, retaining the headship they gained with blades in 2011. women rowed over every day also retaining the headship they won the previous year. Highest 2nd VIIIs finished up 4 places as the highest placed men's second VIII, winning their blades and bumping and on the way. finished as the highest placed women's second VIII after a repeated battle with , switching places 3 times over the 4 days. On the first day, Lady Margaret caught Emmanuel quickly but were bumped back on the second day a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2011
The Lent Bumps 2011 was a series of rowing races being held at Cambridge University from Tuesday 1 March 2011 until Saturday 5 March 2011. The event was run as a bumps race and is the 124th set of races in the series of Lent Bumps which have been held annually in late-February or early March in this form since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. In 2011, 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with nearly 1100 participants in total. Head of the River crews men bumped up every day, moving from 5th to 1st, to retake the headship lost to at Lent Bumps 2007. women bumped on the first day gaining the headship they last held during Lent Bumps 2005. Highest 2nd VIIIs finished as the highest placed men's second VIII, moving up 3 places overall and bumping on the last day. finished as the highest placed women's second VIII despite remaining 21st in the starting order overall; bumping on Day 2 before being bumped by in their last race. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2010
The Lent Bumps 2010 was a series of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Tuesday 23 February 2010 until Saturday 27 February 2010. The event was run as a bumps race and was the 123rd in the series of Lent Bumps which have been held annually in late-February or early March in this form since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. In 2010, 122 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews) with nearly 1100 participants in total. Head of the River crews men rowed over each day to retain the headship for a fourth consecutive year. women bumped on the first day to retake the headship they had held since 2007. Highest 2nd VIIIs finished as the highest placed men's second VIII, although they fell three places in the second division. finished as the highest placed women's second VIII, bumping up two places over the four days. Links to races in other years Bumps Charts Below are the bumps charts all 4 men's and all 3 women's divisions, with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2009
The Lent Bumps 2009 is a series of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Tuesday 24 February 2009 until Saturday 28 February 2009. The event was run as a bumps race and was the 122nd in the series of Lent Bumps which have been held annually in late-February or early March in this form since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. 122 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with nearly 1100 participants in total. Two clubs changed their names in the 2009 Lent Bumps. became reflecting the college name change. became reflecting the university's name change in 2005. Head of the River crews men rowed over each day to retain the headship for a third consecutive year. women bumped on the first day to take the Lents headship for the first time since 2002 File:2002 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The 2002 Winter Olympics are held in Salt Lake City; Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and her daughter Princess Margaret, Countess of Sno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2008
The Lent Bumps 2008 were a series of rowing races at the University of Cambridge held on the River Cam from Tuesday 26 February 2008 until Saturday 1 March 2008. The event was run as a bumps race and was the 121st race in the series of Lent Bumps, which have been held annually in late February or early March on the 7th week of Lent Term in this form since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. A total of 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), comprising nearly 1100 participants in total. Head of the River crews men rowed over each day to retain the Lents headship won from in 2006. It is the first time they have held it for two consecutive years. women also rowed over every day to retain the headship, their second ever. continued to hold a double headship, the only club other than ever to achieve this, and are the first club to defend a double headship successfully. Highest 2nd VIIIs bumped on the Friday to become the highest men's 2nd V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2007
The Lent Bumps 2007 was a series of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Tuesday 27 February 2007 until Saturday 3 March 2007. The event was run as a bumps race and was the last set in the series of Lent Bumps which have been held annually in late-February or early March in this form since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. In 2007, a total of 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with nearly 1100 participants in total. Head of the River crews men took the Headship ending 's 19-day defence by bumping them on the 1st day. women bumped , and to take the headship for the first ever time. became only the second club ever in Cambridge bumps history to hold a double headship. had previously held a double-headship in the May Bumps for 2000 and 2002 and in the Lent Bumps 2003. Highest 2nd VIIIs were the highest 2nd VIII at the end of the week for the 2nd consecutive year, rowing over in front of on the last two days. The highe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2006
The Lent Bumps 2006 was a series of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Tuesday 28 February 2006 until Saturday 4 March 2006. The event was run as a bumps race and has been held annually in late-February or early March in this format since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. This year, a total of 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with nearly 1100 participants in total. Head of the River crews Caius men gained their 5th consecutive headship and 6th since 1999. Their 19-day hold on the Lent headship is, so far, the 5th longest continuous defence in history ( Lady Margaret have the longest spell of 26 consecutive days at the top between 1975 and 1981). Clare women bumped Downing to take their first ever Lent Headship (they started Head of the Lents, but lost it that year, in the very first women's Lent Bumps in 1976). Highest 2nd VIIIs The highest men's 2nd VIII at the end of the week was Lady Margaret II, who took it from Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2005
The Lent Bumps 2005 were a series of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Tuesday 1 March to Saturday 5 March 2005. The event was run as a bumps race and was one of the series of Lent Bumps which have been held annually in late February or early March since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. In 2005, a total of 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with nearly 1100 participants. Head of the River crews Caius men ''rowed-over'' in 1st position, retaining the headship for the 4th consecutive year. Downing women ''rowed-over'' in 1st position for the 2nd year in a row, their first successful defence over the headship. Highest 2nd VIIIs The highest men's 2nd VIII for the 6th consecutive year was Caius II, despite losing their place in the 1st division to King's. The highest women's 2nd VIII for the 5th consecutive year was Jesus II. Links to races in other years Bumps Charts Below are the bumps charts for all 4 men's and all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2004
The Lent Bumps 2004 were a series of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Tuesday, 24 February 2004 until Saturday 28 February 2004. The event was run as a bumps race and is one of the series of Lent Bumps which have been held annually in late-February or early March since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. In 2004, a total of 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with nearly 1100 participants in total. Head of the River crews Caius men ''rowed-over'' in 1st position retaining the headship, their 3rd successively. Downing women bumped Emmanuel and Caius to take their first ever women's bumps headship. Highest 2nd VIIIs The highest men's 2nd VIII for the 5th consecutive year was Caius II. The highest women's 2nd VIII for the 4th consecutive year was Jesus II. Links to races in other years Bumps Charts Below are the bumps charts all 4 men's and all 3 women's divisions, with the men's event on the left and women's event on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lent Bumps 2003
The Lent Bumps 2003 were a series of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Tuesday 25 February 2003 until Saturday 1 March 2003. The event was run as a bumps race and has been held annually in late-February or early March since 1887. See Lent Bumps for the format of the races. In 2003, a total of 121 crews took part (69 men's crews and 52 women's crews), with nearly 1100 participants. Head of the River crews Caius men ''rowed-over'' in 1st position, retaining the headship. Caius women bumped Lady Margaret, Jesus and Emmanuel to take their first ever women's headship of the Lent Bumps. Caius also held both the double headship in the May Bumps 2002, meaning that all four headships were held by the same club simultaneously – the first time this has ever happened in bumps history. Highest 2nd VIIIs The highest men's 2nd VIII for the 4th consecutive year was Caius II. The highest women's 2nd VIII for the 3rd consecutive year was Jesus II. Links to races ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
