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Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race: Cambridge Eyes Hat-Trick Amid Controversy

4/12/2025

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The 170th Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is set for April 13, 2025, on the iconic Thames. Cambridge aims for a remarkable hat-trick, riding high after dominating the women's races and clinching five of the last six men's titles. Tensions rise as three Cambridge rowers face bans over eligibility issues, intensifying this historic rivalry. Tune in on BBC One!

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The 170th Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race is set for April 13, 2025, on the iconic Thames. Cambridge aims for a remarkable hat-trick, riding high after dominating the women's races and clinching five of the last six men's titles. Tensions rise as three Cambridge rowers face bans over eligibility issues, intensifying this historic rivalry. Tune in on BBC One!