| 28th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 1 April 1871 | ||
| Winner | Cambridge | ||
| Margin of victory | 1 length | ||
| Winning time | 23 minutes 10 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 12–16 | ||
| Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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The 28th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on the 1 April 1871. The race, umpired by Joseph William Chitty, was won by Cambridge by one length in a time of 23 minutes 10 seconds for their second consecutive victory.
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