As the 171st Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race approaches on April 4, 2026, we revisit the most extraordinary moments in its nearly 200-year history, from blind judges and dead heats to dramatic sinkings and river protests.
Clare Balding will lead The Boat Race coverage on Channel 4 this year, following the broadcaster's takeover from the BBC. The event returns to the Thames on April 4, 2026.
Chris Dodd, a pioneering rowing journalist and passionate advocate for the River Thames, has passed away at 78. His work spanned decades, shaping the sport's media coverage and environmental stewardship.
Royal Marine Reserves and Dutch marines on a training exercise rescued a hypothermic climber stranded near Ben Nevis summit in -20C wind chill during a blizzard.
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