Oxford crew battles strong winds to win boat race

Bookies’ favourite Oxford battled strong winds today to win the 154th Boat Race.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2008 - 18:59

Bookies’ favourite Oxford battled strong winds today to win the 154th Boat Race.

The heavier and collectively older crew eased to victory over the Light Blues by six lengths.

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