Oxford crew battles strong winds to win boat race

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

Oxford crew battles strong winds to win 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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