The boat race 2014

Live coverage of the 2014 boat race - Oxford university v Cambridge university

3rd & 7 37yd

It was the #GrandNational yesterday and now the #BoatRace today. All sport, all the time. Just don't mention the football. #Arsenal

by MartinHanlon via twitter 4/6/2014 4:54:15 PM
The flotilla of following boats are ready as well... Starter says two minutes before we're off. Waters of the Thames increasingly undulating. A few umbrellas going up, suggesting persistent drizzle

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 4:56:06 PM
Come on Cambridge #boatrace #cambridgeblue

by helen_s_c via Instagram 4/6/2014 4:56:31 PM
And the waiting is over, the two boats are on the move and 17 minutes(ish) of hell awaits our 16 oarsmen...

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 4:58:08 PM
Oxford already have an initial lead, half a meter or so

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 4:58:50 PM
Two boats are perilously close, the umpire warning both boats...

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 4:59:16 PM
Cambridge have responded to the early Oxford surge and are back on level terms

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 4:59:44 PM
Two minutes gone and it's neck and neck

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:00:07 PM
Interesting, Cambridge edging out in front now...

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:00:45 PM
Big question is can Cambridge sustain this level of effort? Oars of both boats still worryingly close and the umpire is becoming increasingly agitated.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:02:00 PM
It's a rollercoaster. Oxford respond and are marginally in front and with the upcoming Hammersmith bend coming up, it's advantage the Dark Blues

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:03:14 PM
Disaster for Cambridge, one of the rowers loses his oar and the boat loses huge amount of ground. It's Luke Juckett who's dropped a massive clanger. There's clear water between the two boats.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:04:38 PM
It's akin to a middle distance runner falling over and then getting back up and continuing the race. The damage has been done it will take a miracle for Cambridge to recover.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:06:15 PM
Juckett's oar hit a patch of choppy water. He lost his grip on the oar, was unseated and by the time he had it back under control, Oxford were streaking ahead...

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:07:37 PM
I know, in the interest of drama and excitement, I shouldn't say this but unless Oxford sink, this is an ex-race.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:08:35 PM
Wow, what an unfortunate incident for #Cambridge in #BoatRace , he nearly fell out the boat?!

by marianlouise via twitter 4/6/2014 5:08:44 PM
Start of the #Oxford v #Cambridge #BoatRace in #Putney #Thames

by Nick Blair via Instagram 4/6/2014 5:09:14 PM
Oh hang on, TV replays show that Juckett lost control after hitting an Oxford oar. Appeal time?

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:10:38 PM
Saying that, Cambridge and not Oxford had just been warned about their racing line by the umpire so it could all still be in vain...

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:11:23 PM
There's still no doubt Oxford will finish first but it has suddenly become something of a moot contest in light of the earlier incident.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:12:50 PM
Cambridge eight understandably looking very tired and dejected. Oxford powering on relentlessly...

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:14:15 PM
Oxford perhaps 10 lengths in front. It is an absolute hammering.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:15:16 PM
I suspect the Cambridge crew would actually welcome an impromptu sinking right now.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:16:12 PM
Not long now as Oxford push hard to the finishing line

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:16:44 PM
And that's that. Oxford, pending an appeal by the Light Blues, are the winner of the 2014 Boat Race

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:17:30 PM
Well done Oxford #boatrace

by Natasha S via twitter 4/6/2014 5:17:38 PM
The umpire raises a red flag, confirming he's going to 'have a chat' with Cambridge about the earier incident...

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:18:26 PM
He rules the coming together was Cambridge's fault because they were out of their water and the result stands. OXFORD ARE CHAMPIONS.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:19:52 PM
#oxfordcambridge#boatrace#thames#london

by katarzynaszczotarska via Instagram 4/6/2014 5:20:45 PM
Watching Cambridge despondently try to argue the result is pretty heartbreaking to watch. #boatrace

by tkbeynon via twitter 4/6/2014 5:20:58 PM
Feeling bad for Cambridge. WELL DONE OXFORD!!!! #boatrace #darkblue

by Oxsox via twitter 4/6/2014 5:21:02 PM
That was a massive win for Oxford although perhaps they would have prefered to beat Cambridge without the clash of oars that ended the race as a contest so early on.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:22:28 PM
Flotilla #boatrace

by Chris Frost via Instagram 4/6/2014 5:22:41 PM
11 lengths. Gobsmacked. #boatrace

by blondearabist via twitter 4/6/2014 5:23:03 PM
Basically, it's the fault of the Cambridge cox? #boatrace

by RupertMyers via twitter 4/6/2014 5:23:55 PM
So that's that folks. In truth, Oxford were far superior and the only remaining question is whether Cambridge's pride or muscles are hurting more right now? There will no doubt be much merriment by the banks of the Thames for the rest of the evening but you suspect the Cambridge boys will be in no mood for a party. We hope you enjoyed today's MSN coverage.

by Iain Spragg 4/6/2014 5:27:39 PM

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The boat race 2014

Live coverage of the 2014 boat race - Oxford university v Cambridge university

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