The Boat Race 2007

The 153rd The Boat Race took place on 7 April 2007, and featured the most non-British rowers in the history of the event.

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

[3] The rivalry is a major point of honour between the two universities and followed throughout the United Kingdom and broadcast worldwide.

[11][12] Cambridge's head coach was Duncan Holland,[12] his Oxford counterpart was Sean Bowden.

[10] Cambridge edged back into contention by the Chiswick Steps and heading under Barnes Bridge were a length clear.

They passed the finishing post first, in a time of 17 minutes 49 seconds, a length-and-a-quarter ahead of Oxford.

[10] At the finish, following tradition, the Cambridge crew threw their cox, Dowbiggin, into the water in celebration.

"[10] Cambridge head coach Duncan Holland praised his cox: "Rebecca was magnificent.