The annual event, which takes place between rowing teams from Oxford and Cambridge University, is returning to London in 2022 for the 167th Men’s Boat Race and the 76th Women’s Boat Race.
What time is the Boat Race 2022?
The women’s Boat Race will be the first event held, and is due to begin at 2.23pm. The men’s race is set to start exactly an hour later at 3.23pm, with both races set to take around 20 minutes from start to finish.
Where does the boat race start and finish 2022?
The Boat Race 2022 was a side-by-side rowing race which took place on 3 April 2022. Held annually, The Boat Race is contested between crews from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, usually along a 4.2-mile (6.8 km) tidal stretch of the River Thames, known as the Tideway, in south-west London.
Who won the University Boat Race 2022?
Oxford’s men’s crew won the 2022 Gemini Boat Race as it returned to the Tideway this year, where Cambridge claimed victory in the women’s race in a new record time. The 167th men’s race saw Oxford’s men’s boat win for the first time since 2017, following Cambridge’s victory last year on the River Great Ouse.
Who is in the Oxford boat crew 2022?
They are joined by; Tom George and Ollie Wynne-Griffith two GB 2020 Olympic Bronze medallists, Simon Scheurch Swiss 2016 Olympic Gold Medallist in the Lightweight Coxless Four, Jamie Hunter, another former Lightweight international rower who is a two time World Championship Silver medallist as a Lightweight and a World
Where can I watch the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race?
The Gemini Boat Race 2022 is free to watch. There are plenty of great vantage points to see all the action from. You can enjoy the big screens from our Fan Parks at Bishops Park and Furnivall Gardens or take in the views from a riverside pub.
Where is the boat race this year?
The Boat RaceEvent locations
Where does the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race Start?
Putney Bridge
The Race starts downstream of Putney Bridge and passes under Hammersmith Bridge and Barnes Bridge before finishing just before Chiswick Bridge.
How long does the Oxford Cambridge boat race take?
The average time taken to complete the course is 20 minutes, but the Cambridge men’s crew holds the record for the fastest time of 16 minutes and 19 seconds, achieved in 1998. Cambridge sank in 1859 and 1978, Oxford in 1925 and 1951, and both boats went down in 1912 when the race was started in a virtual gale.
Is it the boat race this weekend?
The Boat Race will return to its celebrated Championship Course on the river Thames in London and will take place on Sunday 3 April 2022.
Who won the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race this year?
Cambridge
THE BOAT RACE RESULTS
| Race | Year | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | 2019 | Cambridge |
| 164 | 2018 | Cambridge |
| 163 | 2017 | Oxford |
| 162 | 2016 | Cambridge |
Who won the Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge?
The University of Cambridge challenged the University of Oxford to a race at Henley-on-Thames but lost easily. Oxford raced in dark blue because five members of the crew, including the stroke, were from Christ Church, then Head of the River, whose colours were dark blue.
Is the Boat Race on TV?
How to watch on TV. The Boat Race will be broadcasted live on BBC One, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, including the build-up and interviews prior to the race.
What time is the Boat Race 2023?
It’s official – Next year’s Gemini Boat Race will take place on 26 March 2023. The 168th Men’s Race will set off at 5pm, and the 77th Women’s Race will start at 4pm (All times are BST). The Reserve Races will take place between both Blue Boat races.
Where does the Boat Race start and finish?
The Championship Course
The stations are known as Middlesex and Surrey, with advantages and disadvantages for each side because of the bends in the river. The Race starts downstream of Putney Bridge and passes under Hammersmith Bridge and Barnes Bridge before finishing just before Chiswick Bridge.
How many people are in each boat for the Oxford and Cambridge boat race?
The boat crews are known as ‘eights’ because each boat has eight rowers. However, there are nine people in each boat with one cox (often female) steering the boat but not allowed to row. Those selected to row are awarded a ‘blue’: light blue for Cambridge, dark blue for Oxford.
Where can I watch the Boat Race 2022 in London?
Bishops Park fan park (north side of the river between Putney and Hammersmith Bridges) Furnivall Gardens fan park (north side of the river, just west of Hammersmith Bridge)
What time does the boat race actually start?
The 167th Men’s Boat Race begins at 3.23pm. The women’s reserve race is at 2.38pm, followed by the men’s reserves at 2.53pm.
Is the Boat Race always on a Sunday?
In earlier years the race was usually held on Saturdays then Sundays in the afternoon, but it’s always at the weekend. Times have also varied a little so double-check. In 2022 it was on Sunday 3rd April.
What date is Henley Regatta 2022?
Henley Royal Regatta 2022 – 28 June to 03 July – The Oxford Magazine.
What is the route of the boat race?
Putney to Mortlake. The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course is 4 miles, 374 yards or 6.8 km long. It stretches between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames in South West London.