The Boat Race 1991

[1] First held in 1829, the race takes place on the 4.2-mile (6.8 km) Championship Course on the River Thames in southwest London.

[11] Rating higher, Cambridge took an early lead under the guidance of experienced stroke Adam Wright, and were almost a length up after two-and-a-half minutes.

Extending their lead to seven seconds by Chiswick Steps, Oxford took control of the race and passed under Barnes Bridge with a twelve-second advantage.

[7] The Beefeater Gin Trophy was presented to the victorious Oxford Boat Club president Obholzer by the Princess Royal.

[7] In the reserve race, Cambridge's Goldie won by four lengths over Isis, their fourth victory in five years.

[11] Winning head coach Stephen Royle praised his stroke, Obholzer: "Rupert was brilliant.