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Boat Race 2017 - as it happened: Oxford reclaim their title on the Thames after seeing off Cambridge rivals

Re-live all the action from the 2017 Boat Race

Samuel Lovett
Friday 31 March 2017 07:42 EDT
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Oxford ahead of their university rivals
Oxford ahead of their university rivals (Getty)

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Oxford and Cambridge go toe to toe and oar to oar this weekend for the 163rd Boat Race.

All eyes will be on the River Thames once more as the Light Blues face their Dark Blue rivals once again.

Cambridge still lead the overall Boat Race head-to-head 82-79, while they hold a larger advantage in the Women’s Boat Race with a 41-30 lead.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Boat Race.

When is it?

The 163rd Boat Race takes place on Sunday 2 April, switching from its usual Saturday afternoon slot two years ago.

Why is it on a Sunday this year?

The Boat Race changes time and date each year due to two factors – university timetables and tide times. Each year, the Boat Race must take place during the Easter holidays, giving organisers a period of time from Saturday 12 March to Sunday 17 April to set a date. The Men’s Boat Race must also start 30 minutes before high tide in Putney, meaning the race is likely to change time each year in order to meet the requirements.

What time do the races start?

The women's race begins at 4.35pm and the men's race follows the same route an hour later at 5.35pm.

What time does TV coverage start?

All four races will be covered live on BBC One, with coverage set to get underway at 4pm.

The two rivals face off once again
The two rivals face off once again (AFP)

Who is going to win the men's race?

Oxford - 4/11

Cambridge – 15/8

Dead Heat – 100/1

What else could happen?

Race to be interrupted by a protester – 20/1

Race to be interrupted by a shark – 500/1

Either boat to be disqualified – 20/1

Either boat to sink – 20/1

Both boats to sink – 100/1

Odds provided by Betfair

8 years ago

Oxford still lead but as has been the case throughout the race, they've proved unable to truly breakaway. Cambridge still have hope but this is Oxford's race to lose.

Samuel Lovett2 April 2017 17:57
8 years ago

Oxford claim victory by a length and a half! The title returns to the Dark Blues!

Samuel Lovett2 April 2017 17:57
8 years ago

Oxford cruised to victory in 16 minutes and 59 seconds.

Samuel Lovett2 April 2017 18:01
8 years ago

Cambridge captain Lance Tredell: "Bitterly disappointed not to get the result today. We stuck together... but it wasn't enough today. There was no stage where we backed off, we were pushing the whole way. Congratulations to Oxford on the win but Cambridge will be back."

Samuel Lovett2 April 2017 18:04
8 years ago

Oxford captain Michael Disanto: "Pretty special, yeah, pretty special. There is nothing like it. That's probably my favourite race [ever]. The harder it is the more you can savour it at the end. We wanted that."

Samuel Lovett2 April 2017 18:08
8 years ago

And that's all from me - thanks for tuning in. Until next year!

Samuel Lovett2 April 2017 18:08
8 years ago

Samuel Lovett2 April 2017 18:08

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