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
Henley-on-Thames ( ) is a town and civil parish on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England, northeast of Reading, west of Maidenhead, southeast of Oxford and west of London (by road), near the tripoint of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buc ...
. 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
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[ It was conducted as part of the Henley Boat Races, on the traditional straight course at ]Henley-on-Thames
Henley-on-Thames ( ) is a town and civil parish on the River Thames in Oxfordshire, England, northeast of Reading, west of Maidenhead, southeast of Oxford and west of London (by road), near the tripoint of Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buc ...
. Oxford went into the race as champions, having won the 2009 race by one and a quarter lengths, with Cambridge leading 40–24 overall.
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.[ The trophy was presented by the 2009 ]Oxford University Boat Club
Oxford University Boat Club (OUBC) is the rowing club for male, heavyweight oarsman of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century.
The Boat Race
The club races agai ...
president and Olympic silver medallist Colin Smith.
See also
*The Boat Race 2010
The 156th Boat Race took place on 3 April 2010. 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 race was won by Cambridge. Of the eighteen competit ...
References
External links
Official website
{{The Boat Race
Women's Boat Race
2010 in rowing
2010 in English sport
March 2010 sports events in the United Kingdom
Boat
A boat is a watercraft of a large range of types and sizes, but generally smaller than a ship, which is distinguished by its larger size, shape, cargo or passenger capacity, or its ability to carry boats.
Small boats are typically found on inl ...
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