The 38th Women's Boat Race took place on 26 March 1983. The contest was between crews from the Universities of
Oxford and
Cambridge and held as part of the
Henley Boat Races along a two-kilometre course.
Background
The first
Women's Boat Race was conducted on
The Isis in
1927
Events January
* January 1 – The British Broadcasting ''Company'' becomes the British Broadcasting ''Corporation'', when its Royal Charter of incorporation takes effect. John Reith becomes the first Director-General.
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Race
Cambridge won by 11 seconds.
See also
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The Boat Race 1983
The 129th Boat Race took place on 2 April 1983. Held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. The pre-race preparation saw Cambridge threaten to boyc ...
References
External links
Official website
Women's Boat Race
1983 in English sport
Boat
March 1983 sports events in the United Kingdom
1983 in women's rowing
1983 sports events in London
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