The Boat Race 1846

8th Boat Race
Date3 April 1846 (1846-04-03)
WinnerCambridge
Margin of victory3 lengths
Winning time21 minutes 5 seconds
Overall record
(Cambridge–Oxford)
6–2
UmpireC. J. Selwyn

The 8th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 3 April 1846. Umpired by Charles Jasper Selwyn, Cambridge won in a time of 21 minutes 5 seconds, with a winning margin of three lengths. The race was held on the ebb tide, starting in Mortlake and ending in Putney. For the first time, outriggers were used by both crews.


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