The dark blues of Oxford claimed their fourth win in five years over the light blues of Cambridge in a supreme show of strength in the 161st men's boat race along the famous 4.2-mile course on the Thames in London yesterday.
President Constantine Louloudis claimed a fourth and final boat race victory for the Dark Blues, completing a clean sweep only interrupted by claiming bronze with Team GB's men's eight at London 2012.
After Oxford's women breezed past Cambridge on their historic first battle on The Tideway course in the 70th women's boat race, their male counterparts made it a Dark Blue double with victory by six lengths.
Oxford's men secured the same victory margin as their female counterparts on a clear day of dominance.
It was the first time that the women competed on the same course on the same day as the men.
The races were also watched by what was probably the largest crowd ever to watch them.
Oxford complete dominant double over Cambridge as Dark Blues win Boat Race
Oxford women win by a huge six and a half lengths over Cambridge
Oxford men also win by a huge margin, six lengths
Victory is Oxford's fourth in the past five years
By Nick Purewal, Press Association
11 April 2015
Daily Mail
Results
161 Men's University Boat Race
Winner: Oxford
Winning time: 17 minutes 35 seconds
Margin of victory: 6 lengths
Overall record: Cambridge 81–79 Oxford with a dead heat in 1877
70th Women's University Boat Race
Winner: Oxford
Winning time: 19 minutes 45 seconds
Margin of victory: 6 and 1/2 lengths
Overall record: Cambridge 40–30 Oxford
Oxford claimed their fourth win in five years in a supreme show of strength in the 161st men's boat race.
President Constantine Louloudis claimed a fourth and final boat race victory for the Dark Blues, completing a clean sweep only interrupted by claiming bronze with Team GB's men's eight at London 2012.
After Oxford's women breezed past Cambridge on their historic first battle on The Tideway course, their male counterparts made it a Dark Blue double with victory by six lengths.
The famous 4.5-mile Tideway course in London
Oxford celebrate at the line as they finish comfortably clear of their Cambridge counterparts
It was a fourth win in five years for Oxford, whose women won their boat race earlier in the day
A Cambridge oarsman holds his head in his hands after a demoralising defeat for the Light Blues
For the first time, the women competed on the same course on the same day as the men. (Above) Oxford's women celebrate victory over Cambridge just before Oxford's men also beat their rivals
Oxford's men secured the same victory margin as their female counterparts on a clear day of dominance.
Outgoing Oxford president Louloudis hailed the victory, admitting he felt far more pressure than ever before, despite boasting three previous wins.
'I felt much more pressure this year, especially as I was leaving the guys,' Louloudis told BBC Sport.
'There were some pretty dark moments going in but I'm so pleased for the guys.
'We just stuck to our plan and executed a really good race.'
Kiwi brothers Sam and James O'Connor shared a fine family moment, pairing up for the comfortable victory.
It was another heartbreaking defeat for Cambridge who have been outclassed in the past few years
Oxford pulled away from the Cambridge boat around the half-way point and never looked back
Sam O'Connor admitted claiming his second boat race victory was as pleasing as the first.
'It's great, you never get sick of this, it's such a good feeling,' he told BBC Sport.
'And to do it with James, it's such a special moment.'
James O'Connor spent the early part of the week fending off illness, and he conceded he was not entirely sure how he recovered in time for his boat race debut.
'It just feels good, it's the culmination of such hard work,' he told BBC Sport.
'Monday was a dark day, I wasn't really thinking any further forward than the day I was on.
'I basically slept for three days, but fortunately I made it back and it's great.'
As the two crews approached Hammersmith Bridge Oxford were already in the lead and looking good
As is tradiational, the winning cox was thrown into the Thames by his crewmates. This year it was British/American William Hakim
Oxford's women lift the coveted trophy...
... followed by Oxford's men
President Constantine Louloudis claimed a fourth and final boat race victory for the Dark Blues, completing a clean sweep only interrupted by claiming bronze with Team GB's men's eight at London 2012.
After Oxford's women breezed past Cambridge on their historic first battle on The Tideway course in the 70th women's boat race, their male counterparts made it a Dark Blue double with victory by six lengths.
Oxford's men secured the same victory margin as their female counterparts on a clear day of dominance.
It was the first time that the women competed on the same course on the same day as the men.
The races were also watched by what was probably the largest crowd ever to watch them.
Oxford complete dominant double over Cambridge as Dark Blues win Boat Race
Oxford women win by a huge six and a half lengths over Cambridge
Oxford men also win by a huge margin, six lengths
Victory is Oxford's fourth in the past five years
By Nick Purewal, Press Association
11 April 2015
Daily Mail
Results
161 Men's University Boat Race
Winner: Oxford
Winning time: 17 minutes 35 seconds
Margin of victory: 6 lengths
Overall record: Cambridge 81–79 Oxford with a dead heat in 1877
70th Women's University Boat Race
Winner: Oxford
Winning time: 19 minutes 45 seconds
Margin of victory: 6 and 1/2 lengths
Overall record: Cambridge 40–30 Oxford
Oxford claimed their fourth win in five years in a supreme show of strength in the 161st men's boat race.
President Constantine Louloudis claimed a fourth and final boat race victory for the Dark Blues, completing a clean sweep only interrupted by claiming bronze with Team GB's men's eight at London 2012.
After Oxford's women breezed past Cambridge on their historic first battle on The Tideway course, their male counterparts made it a Dark Blue double with victory by six lengths.
The famous 4.5-mile Tideway course in London
Oxford celebrate at the line as they finish comfortably clear of their Cambridge counterparts
It was a fourth win in five years for Oxford, whose women won their boat race earlier in the day
A Cambridge oarsman holds his head in his hands after a demoralising defeat for the Light Blues
For the first time, the women competed on the same course on the same day as the men. (Above) Oxford's women celebrate victory over Cambridge just before Oxford's men also beat their rivals
Oxford's men secured the same victory margin as their female counterparts on a clear day of dominance.
Outgoing Oxford president Louloudis hailed the victory, admitting he felt far more pressure than ever before, despite boasting three previous wins.
'I felt much more pressure this year, especially as I was leaving the guys,' Louloudis told BBC Sport.
'There were some pretty dark moments going in but I'm so pleased for the guys.
'We just stuck to our plan and executed a really good race.'
Kiwi brothers Sam and James O'Connor shared a fine family moment, pairing up for the comfortable victory.
It was another heartbreaking defeat for Cambridge who have been outclassed in the past few years
Oxford pulled away from the Cambridge boat around the half-way point and never looked back
Sam O'Connor admitted claiming his second boat race victory was as pleasing as the first.
'It's great, you never get sick of this, it's such a good feeling,' he told BBC Sport.
'And to do it with James, it's such a special moment.'
James O'Connor spent the early part of the week fending off illness, and he conceded he was not entirely sure how he recovered in time for his boat race debut.
'It just feels good, it's the culmination of such hard work,' he told BBC Sport.
'Monday was a dark day, I wasn't really thinking any further forward than the day I was on.
'I basically slept for three days, but fortunately I made it back and it's great.'
As the two crews approached Hammersmith Bridge Oxford were already in the lead and looking good
As is tradiational, the winning cox was thrown into the Thames by his crewmates. This year it was British/American William Hakim
Oxford's women lift the coveted trophy...
... followed by Oxford's men
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