The Boat Race is an annual rowing race between the men’s and women’s rowing crews of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge in England. The race is held on the Thames River in London and is traditionally held on the last Saturday in March or the first Saturday in April. The men’s race has been held annually since 1829 and the women’s race has been held annually since 1927.
The men’s race is approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km) long and the women’s race is approximately 3.7 miles (6 km) long. The races start at Putney and finish at Mortlake, passing through the heart of London along the way. The men’s race is known as the “Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race” and the women’s race is known as the “Oxford and Cambridge Women’s Boat Race.”
The Boat Race is a major event in the English sporting calendar and attracts a large television audience. It is also a popular event for spectators, with thousands of people lining the riverbank to watch the race. The event has a long and rich history and is steeped in tradition, with both universities fielding strong and competitive crews.
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