The Boat Race 1962
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The 108th Boat Race took place on 7 April 1962. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. Umpired by former Blue, Ran Laurie, it was won by Cambridge by five lengths in a time of 19 minutes 46 seconds. The race featured the heaviest oarsman since the inaugural race in 1829.
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108th Boat Race | |||
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Date | 7 April 1962 | ||
Winner | Cambridge | ||
Margin of victory | 5 lengths | ||
Winning time | 19 minutes 46 seconds | ||
Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 59–48 | ||
Umpire | Ran Laurie (Cambridge) | ||
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