The Boat Race - a brief history

Every year, a world-famous contest between the universities of Cambridge and Oxford takes place. This iconic sporting event has a deep-rooted history, with its origins going back to the early 19th century. In our video with historian Helen Carr, you’ll learn how the Boat Race began, and how it has evolved into the exceptional sporting contest it is today. Learn more about the history of the Boat Race, and the language around this iconic sporting event: