Cambridge Men Win Fourth Straight Boat Race, Oxford Women End Eight-Year Drought
Cambridge's men's rowing team won their fourth straight Boat Race on the Thames River, while Oxford's women claimed their first victory since 2016. The annual rowing competition between the two universities took place on April 4, 2026.
Cambridge's men dominated the Thames with a four-length victory, extending their winning streak to four years. Team member Noam Mouelle celebrated his fourth consecutive win as the light-blue crew powered ahead of their Oxford rivals.
Oxford's women broke an eight-year losing streak with their triumph over Cambridge. The dark-blue women's crew ended what had been total dominance by their Cambridge counterparts since 2016.
The Boat Race is an annual rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge universities that draws huge crowds along the Thames. Cambridge now leads the all-time men's series 88 wins to Oxford's 81, with one tie. In the women's race, Cambridge still holds a commanding lead with 48 wins compared to Oxford's 30.
Both races showcase the intense rivalry between England's two most prestigious universities. The tradition began in 1829 and has become a major sporting event broadcast across Britain.
The Boat Race is one of Britain's oldest sporting traditions, dating back to 1829. It shows how competitive university sports can create decades-long rivalries that capture national attention and school pride.
The 2027 Boat Race will likely take place in early April, continuing the annual tradition between the rival universities.
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