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Mac MichelThe Boat Race 1859 The Boat Race 1859 Oxford versus Cambridge rowing race The 16th Boat Race took place on 15 April 1859. Held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. The race went ahead following Cambridge's request for a postponement due to extremely rough conditions being rejected. Oxford won the race after Cambridge sank. It was the first time in the history of the event that one of the crews did not finish the race. Quick facts 16th Boat Race, Date ... 16th Boat Race Date 15 April 1859 (1859-04-15) Winner Oxford Margin of victory Cambridge sank Winning time 24 minutes 4 seconds Overall record… (Source: Wikipedia)
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