2026 Boat Races: Live Updates as Oxford Takes on Cambridge on the Thames
The Boat Races 2026 – live updates as Oxford face Cambridge on the Thames
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The 2026 Boat Races between Oxford and Cambridge universities are set on the Thames, covering a 6.8 km course. Cambridge's men's team seeks a fourth consecutive win, while Oxford's women's team aims to break an eight-race losing streak, led by Olympic medallist Heidi Long.
- 01The race course starts in Putney and ends before Chiswick Bridge.
- 02Cambridge's men's team has won six of the last seven races.
- 03Oxford's women's team is favored to win after losing eight consecutive races.
- 04The women's race is scheduled for 2:21 PM BST, followed by the men's at 3:21 PM BST.
- 05The event has a rich history, dating back nearly 200 years.
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The 2026 Boat Races, featuring crews from Oxford and Cambridge universities, are underway on the Thames, spanning a 6.8 km course that begins in Putney and finishes before Chiswick Bridge. Cambridge's men's team is aiming for their fourth consecutive victory, having won six of the last seven races. Meanwhile, Oxford's women's team, led by Olympic medallist Heidi Long, is looking to end an eight-race losing streak, starting as favorites. The women's race kicks off at 2:21 PM BST, followed by the men's race at 3:21 PM BST. This event, steeped in nearly 200 years of history, has evolved into a significant sporting occasion.
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